Autumn E. Vest has served as the executive director of MSS since March of 2018. A long time Midlander and West Texas native, Autumn has enjoyed the honor of serving professionally in the Midland nonprofit community for more than 20 years. Prior to joining the MSS team, Autumn served as the executive director of Sibley Nature Center and the director of the CAF Airpower Museum. She is a graduate of Midland Lee High School and Texas Tech University and holds a Master of Public Administration from the University of Texas Permian Basin.

Marc grew up in central New Jersey. After completing degrees in Music Education and Biochemistry at Abilene Christian University, he moved to Odessa in 1998 to teach band. Following his successful teaching career in ECISD, Marc went to work as the Technical Director at the Golf Course Road Church of Christ in Midland. As the Operations Director at MSS, loves helping nonprofit organizations collaboration and make Midland a better place for everyone. He has served on the Boards of the West Texas Food Bank, the Midland Odessa Symphony & Chorale, and Permian Basin Opera. Marc also volunteers with many organizations in Midland, Odessa, and Dallas, and is an active clinician, consultant, and adjudicator for band and colorguard across Texas and the United States.

Melissa has been with MSS as Office Manager since October 2025.  Born and raised in Lea County New Mexico. She is a Graduate from Abilene Christian University with a degree in History. Wanting to contribute to the nonprofit sector for many years, it was an exciting opportunity to join forces with MSS to collaborate with the many nonprofit organizations across the Permian Basin. Melissa has volunteered with the Stewpot Alliance in Dallas, TX  and several other at-need organizations. 

A position at Odessa High School brought Gary to wonderful West Texas. After 2 years of teaching, Gary was called into ministry as the Director of Education and Music at Memorial Christian Church of Midland, Texas. After serving 5 years at the church, a new member recognized his talents with technology and offered him a job working in the Midland County Information Technology department. Gary then worked at Midland College in the Workforce Continuing Education department - a position which provided him with many opportunities to share and educate a greater number of people the many ways to leverage technology - for home, work, and play. For over 10 years, the position allowed Gary to research, deploy, and use new and innovative technology – whether commercial or alternative free and open-source software. Gary has served as the IT Director for Midland Shared Spaces since its opening in 2014.

Meet Kaleb, a Midland, Texas native with a psychology degree from the University of Texas Permian Basin. He was homeschooled from birth until the end of high school, he's called Midland home his entire life. Since April 2022, Kaleb has been contributing as an IT Technician at Midland Shared Spaces, marking his first foray into the non-profit sector. Beyond tech, his passions lie in travel and cooking.

Kent Bowden has been the Facilities Manager for MSS since February 2014.  Born and raised in West Texas.  Kent was formerly employed with Hospice of Midland for 9 years and with Permian Appraisal Company for 21 years.  Kent enjoys working with the nonprofits and appreciates what they do to help our community.