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FORT WORTH, TEXAS (June 4, 2026) – Goodwill North Central Texas announced today the promotion of Christy Allen to Vice President of Human Resources. As a member of the executive leadership team, Allen will oversee all aspects of the organization’s human resources function, including strategic initiatives related to compensation, recruitment, training, employee relations and compliance with labor laws.
In her new role, Allen will spearhead critical personnel management functions that support the nonprofit’s continued growth and mission impact across North Central Texas. Allen joined Goodwill North Central Texas in 2019 as an HR Generalist and was promoted to Human Resources Manager in 2022. In 2024, she was named Director of Human Resources, where she led administration, employee relations and recruitment efforts while helping strengthen the organization’s workforce strategy and culture.
“Christy brings experience, compassion and energy to this role, and we are very excited to have her leading our HR team as our organization continues to grow,” said David Cox, President and CEO of Goodwill North Central Texas. “Her commitment to our employees, strong leadership and deep understanding of our organization make her exceptionally qualified to serve on our executive leadership team.”
Allen earned a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Texas at Arlington in 2008 and a Master of Education from the University of Phoenix in 2013.
About Goodwill North Central Texas
Goodwill is more than a thrift store. The largest employer of people with disabilities in the world, Goodwill provides education, training and job placement and believes that it’s worth celebrating!
Goodwill North Central Texas is based in Fort Worth and serves 18 counties in the region. The nonprofit’s 27 area retail locations provide revenue through the sale of donated goods to support Goodwill’s mission to CREATE lives of independence and BUILD a stronger local community. Education, training and job placement programs for individuals with disabilities, the formerly incarcerated, at-risk youth, our veterans and people experiencing homelessness are guided by the organization’s vision of a North Central Texas where every person has the opportunity for maximum independence and abundant living. For more information, please visit www.GoodwillNorthCentralTexas.org.
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