Skip to content

Meet Our Leadership

We are godly, dedicated people passionate about sharing the love of Christ with children and families.

Mission and Vision

Mentoring Alliance exists to mobilize godly people into the lives of kids and families, to provide tangible help and eternal hope.

Who We Are

As a team, we strive to embody these core values in everything we do:

Christ Centered

We are laser focused on pointing people to Jesus.

Multiethnic

We prioritize diversity while pursuing oneness in Christ.

Biblically Grounded

We are shaped and guided by the Truth.

Grace Based

We treat people with the same grace God gives us.

excellence driven

We do everything ultimately for God – so we strive to make it great.

Leadership Team

Kevin

President & CEO

Kevin East

Compelled by his love for Christ, and desire to impact kids and families from differing backgrounds - especially those from hard places - Kevin stepped into the role of President & CEO early in 2013. Kevin is a graduate of Fuller Theological Seminary and Louisiana State University and has an extensive background in ministry, both in church and non-profit settings.

 

Likes: Working a chainsaw, mowing the lawn, date nights with Stephanie, cheering his kids on at their cross country races and everything about Christmas 

 

Strengths: Visionary, dynamic communicator, motivator, cancer survivor

Mark

VP of Marketing & Development

Mark Lamb

Mark has dedicated his career to relational ministry, previously working for organizations serving foster children and refugees. He is a graduate of Texas A&M University and Dallas Theological Seminary. He and his wife, Erin, have two daughters, one of whom came to their family through foster care.

 

Likes: College football, reading, traveling, hiking and making breakfast on Saturday mornings

 

Strengths: Strategic thinker, builder and justice seeker

Anne

VP of Program Development

Anne Ferguson

Anne has spent her career in the nonprofit sector, focused on issues that impact children and families. She is a graduate of Baylor University and is a true Waco native. 

 

Likes: Baylor sports, cooking, reading, traveling and spending time with friends and family

 

Strengths: Strategic, problem solving, advocate, passionate

Chia

VP of People & Culture

Chia Pierson

Before going into ministry full-time, Chia served in the Army for 13 years as an engineer and project manager. She is a graduate of the University of Louisiana at Monroe. Chia and her husband, DeMarcus have three sons and pastor a local ministry.

 

Likes: Murder mysteries, joke battling with her son and doing ministry with her husband

 

Strengths: Critical thinking, developing processes and stand-up comedy

IMG_9164

Executive Director of Greater Tyler

Matt Edwards

Matt served in personal ministry for 20 years in healthcare settings in Chicago before moving to Texas and serving as the COO for a large Christian camp ministry. He is a graduate of the University of Texas at Tyler. He and his wife, Karen have been married for more than 30 years and have two daughters.

 

Likes: Family, friends and meeting new people

Strengths: Leadership and encouragement

IMG_9186

Executive Director of Greater Waco

Amie Reynolds

Amie has spent her career in various ministry, fundraising and leadership roles. She is passionate about serving local kids and families. She is a graduate of Baylor University and is working towards a Masters in Public Service and Administration at Texas A&M University. She and her husband, Jonathan have four children.

 

Likes: Reading, running, sports and enjoying her kids' activities

 

Strengths: Leadership, strategic and hospitality

IMG_9171

Executive Director of Greater Abilene

Dr. Travis Craver

Launching our Abilene region, Travis brings more than 16 years of ministry experience, from youth to college ministry. He is a graduate of Hardin Simmons University and Baylor University. He and his wife, Caroline have been married more than 14 years and have two children.

 

Likes: Tennis and being active, traveling, family time, board games, researching church history and psychology

 

Strengths: Adaptability, critical thinking, strategic and includer

DSC08239

Events Director

 

Jennifer Comeaux

Originally from California, Jen fell in love with Texas and event planning early in her career. Before joining Mentoring Alliance, she owned her own wedding-planning company and worked in corporate events. Jen and her husband, Dan, have three children, a few hobby farm animals and bees. 

 

Likes: Traveling, hiking, horses and gardening with her family.

 

Strengths: Goal oriented, creative problem solver, organized, team player and passionate

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 3.33.09 PM

Art Director

Steve Gardner

Before joining Mentoring Alliance, Steve worked marketing and multimedia, including graphic design, photography and videography in the corporate sector. He is a graduate of Syracuse University.

 

Likes: Reading the bible, mentoring, crossfit, photography and hiking

 

Strengths: Visual storyteller, extrovert and detail oriented

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 3.32.25 PM

Marketing director

Brittany Sartain

Brittany brings a strategic marketing background across various industries, from agency, retail and healthcare. She is a graduate of Abilene Christian University and Texas Tech University. Brittany and her husband, Logan have two cats.

 

Likes: Photography, animals, sports, traveling and leading worship with her husband

Strengths: Detail oriented, strategic and achiever

2023 Board Of Directors

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 5.08.18 PM

Board Chair, Gaston & Lindley, PLLC, Partner

Justin Lindley

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 4.24.43 PM

Board Treasurer, Providence Consulting Group, Principal IT Project Consultant

Chris Craddock

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 4.23.51 PM

Board Secretary, Clements Fluids Management LLC, CEO

Megan Tarrant

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 4.22.49 PM

Cornerstone Brokerage LLC, Owner/Partner

Andy Guinn

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 5.09.12 PM

Merrill Lynch, Managing Director

Ken Lackner

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 5.10.16 PM

PARK 4 Investments, President

Roy Martinez

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 5.11.16 PM

The Genesis Group, President

Jim Nipp

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 5.12.04 PM

Community Volunteer

Vicki Raabe

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 5.13.12 PM

Front Porch Coffee Co & Bakery, Owner

Zach Sheets

LeslieRhea-1

Community Volunteer

Leslie Rhea

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 5.14.20 PM

Caregivers Home Health Texas, Co-Owner, President/CFO

Jet Schuler

Screenshot 2023-10-25 at 5.14.42 PM

Board Programs & Safety Chair, Gold Eye Clinic, Ophthalmologist

Dan Gold, MD

2023 Advisory Council

Dr. Rick Rogers

Greater Tyler

Dr. Stan Ward

Greater Tyler

Kevin Rushing

Greater Tyler

Thomas Neuhoff

Greater Tyler

Bill Evans

Greater Tyler

Rowdy Nutt

Greater Tyler

Jeff Millslagle

Greater Tyler

Shannon Glenney

Greater Tyler

Charles Burns

Greater Tyler

Dr. Johnita Ward

Greater Tyler

Dr. Stan Ward

Greater Tyler

Victoria Calderon

Greater Tyler

Dawson Barksdale

Greater Tyler

Jon Jenz

Greater Tyler

Erin DuBois

Greater Waco

Sterling Hill

Greater Waco

Leslie Rhea

Greater Waco

David Sykora

Greater Waco

Kemi Ingram

Greater Waco

Ashton Gustafson

Greater Waco

Everett Phipps

Greater Waco

Ben Doskocil

Greater Waco

Site Designed and Developed by 5by5 - A Change Agency