The Team

“We have a strategic plan. It’s called doing things.” - Herb Kelleher

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Marcie Trevino Ripper
CEO / HBIC

marcie@satxconsultants.com

Marcie Trevino Ripper is the CEO of SATX Consultants, a fundraising, political and public affairs consulting firm. Marcie is also a co-owner and attorney at Bell Ripper PLLC, a mediation, family law, estate planning, probate, and government affairs law firm. 
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Prior to opening her businesses, Marcie served as Bexar County Judge Nelson Wolff’s Chief of Staff, worked with Tracy Wolff at the Hidalgo Foundation of Bexar County, Inc., the Bexar County Childrens Court, and Bexar County Civil District Courts. Marcie has a Juris Doctorate and Masters in Public Administration from St. Mary’s University and a Bachelors Degree in Sociology from the University of Texas, Austin.  Marcie is active within the community:  Chair of the Bexar County Child Welfare Board; Executive Committee for the Bexar Facts Poll.

​Marcie and her husband Phillip have been together since 8th grade and their most recent adventure together has been tackling the world of parenting and home ownership as they welcomed their son Lincoln Thomas in April 2016, their daughter Austen Alicia in May 2018, and bought their first home in April 2018.

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Audrey Brunner
Creative Director

Made in Russia, born in Switzerland, raised in France, and altered in Texas.  As Creative Director, Audrey Brunner brings an international perspective to SATX Consultants.

​With law school on her radar, Audrey is finishing a B.A. in Politics and Law at UTSA, and is fiercely focused on offering her unique skills, network, and perspective to continue highlighting San Antonio’s zestful and resilient culture. 

Cultivating a passion for art, and adrenaline rushes, Audrey can be found overseas admiring exhibitions, sailing, and visiting Armand, her beloved little brother, when she is not savoring the Alamo City lifestyle. 

audrey@satxconsultants.com

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alejandro@satxconsultants.com

Alejandro Zapien
Technical Director

Born in Mexico, raised in Texas. Alejandro graduated from The University of Texas, San Antonio with his Bachelor's degree in computer science in 2018. He worked hard to pay his way through college by waiting tables in downtown San Antonio.

Specializing in computer programming and information technology, Alejandro puts his technical expertise to work managing databases, and building and implementing software solutions for SATX Consultants and our clients. 
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As a musician himself, you can find him front row at music festivals and local venues taking in the live music scene in San Antonio and Austin. The guitar is his instrument of choice as he derives influence from the blues, rock, and psychedelic sounds of Jimi Hendrix, the Doors, and Tame Impala.