About Impact Auctions

A husband-and-wife team helping nonprofits raise more — with less stress.

Ron and Debbie Hitzel

Meet Ron & Debbie Hitzel

Founders of Impact Auctions

Ron and Debbie bring over 20 years of experience raising record-breaking funds for nonprofits they believe in. Ron, a former US Navy Nuclear Submariner with a master's in business and multilingual skills honed across 56 countries, brings boundless energy and a global perspective to every event. Debbie, a former educator of nearly 30 years, brings her expertise in connecting people and advancing missions to create seamless, impactful fundraising experiences.

Based in North Carolina and Florida, they founded Impact Auctions as a licensed charity auctioneer brand dedicated to helping thousands of organizations maximize profits in a single night — while minimizing stress for volunteers.

$20M+
Raised for Nonprofits
20+ Years
Experience
Thousands
Of Events
Licensed
Charity Auctioneers

We love working with Debbie and Ron. Their professionalism, energy, and wit are extraordinary. Yet what we appreciate most is their authenticity — they're good people with a genuine heart for building relationships and serving the community.

Allen Starrett
Founder/Chair, Ballantyne Ball

The Team

Professional auctioneers and event experts

Josh Loewensteiner
Josh Loewensteiner
CAI Auctioneer

A Certified Auctioneers Institute graduate with years of live fundraising experience. Josh brings a commanding yet approachable presence, reading the room and building momentum to turn good auctions into great ones.

Stephen LaRaviere
Stephen LaRaviere
Auctioneer

An energetic and experienced auctioneer known for connecting with audiences and driving competitive bidding. Stephen adapts seamlessly to any crowd size or format.

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