Director of Development
Steve Giddens serves as the Director of Development at Forerunner Mentoring. In short, Steve is responsible for the initiatives for fundraising, donor relationships, and managing the marketing and communications team. His goal is to tell the Forerunner Mentoring story and inspire people to support and join our mission to see every boy in Lake Highlands without a father figure at home grow in his God-given potential.
Steve and his wife Linda have called Dallas home for the last three years joining their daughter and son-in-law, Leeanne and Jason Seely and son and daughter-in-law Jeff and Linde Giddens as Lake Highlanders. He and Linda are also blessed with six grandchildren, Owen and Wyatt Seely and Mack, AbbeLee, Gus, and Bea Giddens. He joined Forerunner Mentoring in May of 2023.
Steve graduated from The University of Texas at Arlington and has a background in sales, marketing, business development, fundraising and has owned four businesses. He is passionate about helping great causes thrive in a world of darkness.
When not at work, Steve enjoys spending time with family and friends, is an avid golfer, and loves making new friends.
You can connect with me at s.giddens@forerunnermentoring.com or (972) 998-7695
Director of Programs
Andrew Reimer is our Director of Programs at Forerunner Mentoring. In short, Andrew is the one who leads in the development and oversight of the Forerunner Mentoring Programs so that we might see every young man in Lake Highlands growing up without a father figure at home fulfill their God-given potential.
Andrew is originally from Wichita, Ks, but moved to Dallas, by way of Denver, CO after the dynamic duo arrived (twins Max & Margot) to round out his family of 6 to be closer to family.
Andrew has 11+ years of social work experience and 5+ years of ministry experience. He joined the staff at Forerunner Mentoring in October 2022. Andrew is passionate about building relationships as a means to grow in discipleship, building community and growing personally. Andrew desires to see people step into their potential in all spheres of life and leverage the gifts, experiences and skills to develop themselves and those around them.
When not at work Andrew loves spending time with his family, reading, and spending time by a fire. His favorite Dallas spots to enjoy are Bonton Farms and the Dallas Arboretum. He also loves connecting with people over a beverage or meal.
Connect with Andrew at Reimer@forerunnermentoring.com.