ACE Scholarships CDO Erik Billinger is dedicated to expanding scholarship access for students across the country, having been a key player in ACE’s historical success of delivering more than 121,000 scholarships to lower-income families and providing access to high-quality education. Since 2020, Erik has been leading a dynamic, national fundraising team, helping expand ACE’s reach into 13 states by raising nearly $60 million dollars. Erik’s expertise in leadership and team building has elevated the development and fundraising team at ACE to new heights—helming a team effort that secured a $22.5M multi-year gift from a sole foundation. Erik graduated from the University of Denver with a bachelor’s degree in marketing and a master’s degree in organizational leadership. He currently sits on the Colorado Golf Hall of Fame Board and the Evans Scholars Director Board. He and his wife, Megan, have been married for 20 years and have three teenage children. When he is not working, you can find him on the golf course spending quality time with his family and friends.