Our Founders
Richie and Regan have been married for 17 years and live in Pittsburgh, PA with their two daughters, Alivia (13) and Myka (9). Having worked in schools, churches, professional sports and the corporate marketplace - the Reeders bring a wide-variety of professional skills and expertise to the Pressing On team. Both Richie and Regan have earned Master's degrees in their respective fields and are certified, credentialed volunteers at Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. As a family, the Reeders enjoy great food, traveling, reading and attending sporting events together.
Richie Reeder - Executive Director
As the Executive Director for Pressing On, Richie provides vision, oversight and leadership for the entire organization. His daily responsibilities range from strategic planning and administration, to donor communication and fundraising, to social media and marketing, to coordinating ongoing Pressing On initiatives and events. Richie earned his B.A. in Comprehensive Communications from Cedarville University and his M.Div. from Rockbridge Seminary. He enjoys public speaking and various opportunities to communicate the vision for Pressing On.
Having spent much time in the hospital caring for his youngest daughter, losing his dad to cancer as a young adult and caring for families while coordinating funerals, Richie is passionate about using his personal experience to encourage, challenge and coach other families to persevere in the midst of their crisis. In his spare time, he can be found keeping up with Pittsburgh sports and following along closely with Penn State athletics. Richie is fond of his bobblehead collection and is also an avid fan of The Office.
Regan Reeder - Vice President of Care and Connections
As the Vice President of Care & Connections, Regan loves helping families that are experiencing tough times. She has always had a heart for caring for individuals with various needs, earning two degrees in Elementary Education and Special Education at Cedarville University. Regan also earned her MEd in Special Education from Slippery Rock University. As a part-time staff member for Pressing On, Regan spends most of her time connecting with families, providing helpful resources and encouraging them in the midst of their pain.
As a mom who’s experienced her daughter’s long road to recovery from liver transplant, she’s passionate about linking families to one another in order to cope with their ongoing needs. Regan also serves as the Senior Special Education consultant for Pressing On. In her spare time, she can be found reading Jan Karon’s Mitford Series, watching the Hallmark Channel, coaching other women in leadership and enjoying time with her girls.