Dallas Seminary Foundation
3909 Swiss Avenue
Dallas, TX 75204
Telephone: 214-824-8241
Fax: 214-841-3540
Office hours: Mon.-Fri., 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Jerry B. Reeves President	Jerry Reeves, who has been with the Foundation since it began in 1987, has watched the organization develop from an entrepreneurial endeavor to an enterprise managing forty million dollars in assets. "It has been a gratifying experience to see the Foundation grow in its ability to serve people - and to help not only Dallas Seminary but also more than four hundred other ministries." The pioneering spirit that launched the Foundation is natural to Jerry, whose family homesteaded in Yuma, Arizona, raising crops of alfalfa, wheat, and cotton. "With the addition of Colorado River water the desert land just north of Mexico became highly productive," he said. Today this father of two adult children and grandfather of three retains a love for open spaces. On weekends he and his wife, Dawn, steal away to a four-acre property in Aubrey, Texas, where Jerry has a view of the setting sun and where "life is quieter." When they are not at their country home, the couple teaches marriage seminars and is committed to helping others build strong, healthy relationships.
Linda Fleming Estate Development Coordinator	Proficient with computers, Linda Fleming enjoys solving problems, developing websites, marketing, and working with the Foundation's clients. She and her husband, Ed, served as missionaries for eleven years in the Philippines and Korea. They have two children and three grandchildren, for whom Linda likes planning special outings such as "cousins camp" and treasure hunts while on family vacations. If she could choose anywhere in the world to visit, Linda's dream destination would be Ireland, home of the Flemings.
Carrie Park Sr. Planned Giving Officer	Carrie (Senior Gift Planning Officer) returned to the Foundation on January 4, 2010 after working with a local CPA firm for a short time. She has already proven her value to the Foundation and we are so happy to welcome her back. Carrie combines over ten years as a CPA and her work in the personal financial and estate planning areas with her heart for the Lord in her role at the Foundation. One of the most satisfying parts of what Carrie does at the Foundation is the building of relationships with donors. To her it is a breath of fresh air to come along side a family that has such a tremendous love for the Lord and a heart of responsibility for their children and assist them in accomplishing both their financial and non-financial goals through their Estate Plan. Leaving a legacy and heritage is important to Carrie, a mother of two sons. When she is not in the office, she loves to spend time with her sons and her husband of ten years.
Richard Freeman Treasurer	Trained in finance, Richard Freeman enjoys putting his education to use "for a purpose that has eternal significance," he said. His most rewarding moments in his work come "when donors express appreciation for the investment performance of the funds they have entrusted with us. We have an outstanding investment consulting firm and investment committee," he said. "It's rewarding when that is recognized." An avid traveler, Richard prefers vacationing on small, remote islands where he can hike or relax on a beach. His travelling companion would be "a woman who is athletic and fit to hike with, interesting to talk to, and beautiful to look at."
Paige King Gift Administration Accountant	A problem-solver with a love for spreadsheets, Paige King previously worked as financial manager of a small hospital in Tanzania for the International Mission Board. A part-time student at Dallas Seminary, Paige is pursing a master's degree in theology, with a concentration in cross-cultural ministries. "I'd like to teach people in other countries who don't have the opportunity to study God's Word the way we do," she said. For now, however, Paige enjoys photography, reading historical literature, and traveling to Italy with friends "who don't mind being lost or going off the beaten path." She also looks forward to Thursdays, when the office staff makes a run to Sonic for half-priced sodas-her favorite being a large Diet Cherry Coke.
Adrianne Schwanke Scholarship Coordinator	Adrianne Schwanke is the Scholarship Coordinator, serving as the liaison between donors and international students in the Dallas Seminary Foundation. She also consults for Life Partners Holding, Inc., advising clients how to grow their private and institutional funds outside the market through the secondary life insurance market, known as life settlements. Adrianne holds a Bachelor of Business Administration from Texas A&M University and a Master of Biblical Studies from Dallas Theological Seminary. She founded and directs Shabby Chic Ministries, Inc., which is a team of women writing Bible studies and coordinated worship CDs. Adrianne has a passion to challenge women toward purity and the church toward unity across racial and denominational divides. She shares a passion for the nations with her husband, Ryan, who serves as the mission's pastor at Fellowship Dallas. They have two vibrant daughters, Kayla and Kenya.
Gina Starling	Growing up in a military family, Gina spent many of her childhood years moving. Her approach to change is fearless and she always finds inspiration in looking towards the future. Gina relocated from Oregon and is thrilled to be in Texas where her family is located. Her background in hospitality and property management, finance and budgeting offers a variety of gifts that benefit the Foundation. With determination, she sought out the Foundation for the purpose of "serving and building relationships with donors and students." Gina is pursuing a master's degree in biblical studies. She has a passion for learning and admits she owns more books than she could possibly read in a lifetime. Gina slows down best near water, in quiet surroundings and at the piano playing "dinner music".