Recently named one of Filmmaker Magazine’s “25 New Faces of Independent Film,” Brad Bischoff is an award-winning director whose work has been staff-picked by The Atlantic, Vimeo, Short of the Week, YouTube, Omeleto, and screened throughout film festivals all over…
Maury Wood is a husband, dad, former teacher, and a lifelong student of faith, family, and sarcasm. He’s been with his wife for almost 25 years, and together they’re raising four kids who give him endless material and keep him…
Robert Hawkins is a husband, a father of three and a grandfather of five. In business, Robert runs cattle operations of the Beefmaster breed and works in real estate construction and management. He also serves on the Good Dads Board…
Sid Madge is the founder of Meee and the creator of the Counting on Confidence program, designed to inspire the belief that education and learning are essential for a more fulfilling and positive life. Sid is also the author of the Meee in…
Gage joined the Good Dads staff as the A/V Content Developer in 2024, bringing over a decade of experience in broadcasting and content creation. His blend of creativity and technical expertise is dedicated to enhancing communication and engagement across digital…
Lee Bramlett formerly worked as the Good Dads regional director in Kansas City. Lee Bramlett holds an MA in Organizational Leadership from Gonzaga University and a BA in Biblical Studies from John Brown University.
Denise Baumann is the Good Dads Director of Operations. Denise worked at three different universities before retiring from Missouri State University. Most of her time was spent working in residence life, but she also taught classes at the master’s and…
Jack Shaw is the senior writer of the men’s lifestyle publication Modded, where he explores topics of men’s mental health, parenting and relationships. His writing takes a special interest in issues affecting single fathers and how parents can find the…
John Ryan is an English teacher at Kickapoo High School in Springfield, MO.
Pat Bauer, EdD is an educational specialist and regional leader for the University of Missouri’s College of Education. Prior to working for MU Pat was a teacher, principal, and assistant superintendent in the Lebanon School District. Pat is married to…
Sean Saunders is the father of two lovely daughters who keep him loving and growing as a dad. He is also the husband of Jessica and an avid golf and fitness instructor in Springfield, Missouri.
Dillon Brown has a rich background of 17 years working with youth in parks and recreation, ministry, and education. He is currently teaching high school math and pursuing educational leadership with a wonderful bride and nearly two year-old to care…
Dr. Bob Lynch is an educator at Glendale High School in Springfield, Mo. He teaches English III, English III Honors, and Grammar and Composition I and II.
Michael Smith, the author of The Power of Dadhood: How to Become the Father Your Child Needs, is the father of three adult children and grandfather of four. He is a retired US Air Force officer and resides with his…
Jim Bartok is the pastor at My Church in Ozark, Missouri. He is a follower of Jesus, husband, father of three and a church planter. He loves spending time with his family, being outdoors and helping people encounter Jesus. He…
Josh Wanner is the father of three girls. He and His wife, Kari, live in Springfield, MO where he works as the Technology Director for Redeemer Lutheran Church and Springfield Lutheran School. He can be reached for question or comment…
A. Minor Baker is the husband of Sarah and father of four, currently residing in Austin, Texas. When he’s not working as a research assistant at Texas State University or riding his bicycle, he can be reached for question or…
Minor Baker is sleep-deprived once again with the addition of a new daughter to make him the father of four. When he’s not changing diapers or catching a catnap, he can be reached at [email protected]
Nathan McCartney is a resident of Southwest Missouri and a dad who formerly served on the Good Dads Board of Directors.
Sally Herman is a retired Registered Nurse, Faith Community Nurse and licensed ministered with the Assemblies of God. She is married to Harvey Herman and has 2 children and 5 grandchildren. Sally loves God, family, friends and great coffee. She…
Matt and Sarah run the Driver Health and Fitness Program at Prime Inc. Matt is a Certified Exercise Physiologist and Sarah is a registered Dietician Nutritionist.
Sarah Marsiglio is a part of the Good Dads team as a graduate counseling intern. Sarah is completing her master’s in Clinical Mental Health from Evangel University and has a passion to see fathers maintaining a healthy presence in their…
Amanda Cole, a former public school teacher, is the principal at Springfield Lutheran School in Springfield, Missouri.
Paul Adler is an award-winning journalist and anchors the 5, 9 and 10 p.m. broadcasts on weekday evenings. He earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism at the University of Missouri – Columbia. He joined KY3 News in 2007.
Amy Fouse formerly worked as Good Dads’ Project Manager. She has a Master of Science degree from Missouri State University in Community Engagement and Resource Management. She has been married to her husband, Steven, for 20 years and is mom…
Nick Fang, Intern at Good Dads, is an undergraduate student in Psychology at Missouri State University. He has previously held the Health and Wellness Chair position in his fraternity, implementing a mental health initiative. He enjoys meeting new people and…
Ron Hartman loves just about everything outdoors. He has fished and hunted the high plains of Wyoming and the Rockies from Wyoming to Montana and Idaho. But his favorite thing to do is get in a canoe and float the…
(Raymond) Dirk Rowe is an Outreach Chaplain at Victory Mission & Ministry in Springfield, Missouri. He had the honor of hosting the first Good Dads class at Victory Mission and has greatly enjoyed seeing this amazing opportunity grow into multiple…
Rhonda Andersen is a retired educator who joined the team in 2018. As the Director of Training & Education, she assists in training NPGD facilitators and manages the Good Dads headquarters.
Shawn Moreland loves being the father of one terrific ten-year-old. He serves as a chaplain in the Army National Guard and lives with his wife and son in Springfield, MO. He can be reached for question or comment at [email protected]
Michael Smith, the author of The Power of Dadhood: How to Become the Father Your Child Need, is the father of three adult children and grandfather of four. He is a retired US Air Force officer and resides with his…
Deron came to Lipscomb as Dean of Vocation and Spiritual Formation in July 2020 to join the wider mission of Lipscomb to equip and educate students to reflect the character of Jesus as they prepare to engage the world in…
Brandon Hyman is a military dad of two who counts on his wife’s good will and flexibility.
Herb Cody is a husband and father of three. He is a part time Uber driver and full time caregiver of his spouse, who suffered a traumatic brain injury after an auto accident November, 2015. Herb loves football and is…
Duane Highley is the father of four older children who have been through a number of transitions. He and his wife Lisa reside in Little Rock, Arkansas. I am interested in your thoughts. What advice would YOU give? Reply at…
Darren Sombke, father of four, experienced two graduations this summer — his son’s college graduation and his daughter’s high school graduation. He can be reached for comment or question at [email protected]
Michael Smith, the author of The Power of Dadhood: How to Become the Father Your Child Need, is the father of three adult children and grandfather of four. He is a retired US Air Force officer and resides with his…
Steve Moser is the father of four and the husband of Mindy. He lives with his wife and his youngest child, Charissa, in Springfield, MO where he serves as the Parish Life Director at Redeemer Lutheran Church. He can be…
Brian Fogle is a Springfield dad and the President of the Community Foundation.
Kevin Weaver, CEO of Network211 and father of three sons, lives with his wife KyAnne in Springfield, MO. He enjoys spending time with family, hunting and watching University of Kansas basketball with his boys! He can be reached at [email protected]
Bill Nash is the lead Visitor Use Assistant at Wilson’s Creek National Battlefield. Bill is often found in the visitor center interacting with visitors but also provides programs about the battlefield in the park. For more resources on visiting Wilson’s…
Whitney Mosley is the Museum Educator at the History Museum on the Square. She is the daughter of a dad who shared his interest in history with her from a young age and instilled in her a lifelong love of…
Sid Whiting is the father of three and the husband of one. He lives with his wife Gail and their children in Springfield, Missouri. He also enjoys real estate investing, serving in the 135th Army Band as a percussionist and…
Amanda Cole is the principal of Springfield Lutheran School (SLS), a private school serving preschool through eighth grade students in Springfield, Missouri. She taught in public schools for 13 years before serving at SLS for seven years.
Mike Dawson EdD – As an educator and administrator with over 25 years ’experience in public schools in California, Iowa, and Missouri, Dr. Mike Dawson understands the importance of fathers to the overall success of children. His professional roles include…
Don served as senior pastor of Cross Points Church for 11 years, and seven years as an associate pastor of the same church with an emphasis on fatherhood to the urban communities in the Kansas City metropolitan area. He is…
Olaolu Ogunyemi is a loving husband, father, mentor, and U.S. Marine Officer with a deep passion for working with children fueled by an unending supply of energy and imagination! He is the author of the Amazon best-selling children’s book, “Crow…
Brent Anderson, PsyD, is the father of three and the husband to Dana. A clinical psychologist. Dr. Anderson has held numerous clinical and leadership positions in his 14 years of military service. Dr. Anderson also recently completed a 2-year post-doctoral fellowship in Child &…
Ethan D. Bryan is a storyteller whose narratives explore what it means to live a good story. You may contact him at [email protected]
Since 2009, Christopher Grimes, Psy.D., has served as the Director of the Program for Psychology and Religion at St. Louis Behavioral Medicine Institute. He specializes in the integration of religion, spirituality, and psychotherapy. He completed his Doctor of Psychology at…
Mike P. Taylor is a proud husband and father of 4 from North Alabama. He is an author, speaker, and coach who helps dads find purpose so they can live and lead with clear direction. You can learn more about…
Operation Red Wings Foundation is a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit that helps Veterans and their families heal from invisible wounds. They specialize in providing free therapeutic retreats for Veterans, couples, families and spouses who have been impacted by PTSD, MTBI or chronic pain…
Drew Dilisio, LPC is a graduate of Evangel University’s Clinical Mental Health Counseling program, a husband and father. Drew formerly worked as Good Dads’ Director of Counseling Services and Community Support Specialist.
The Art of Manliness is a one-stop resource for actionable advice that covers every aspect of a man’s life: character, career, relationships, fitness, style, skills, and much more. Through weekly podcasts and articles, AoM tackles subjects from the philosophical and…
Haley Ford formerly worked as the Communications Assistant at Good Dads. With a background in graphic design, she graduated from Missouri State University with her bachelor’s degree in Public Relations.
Michael Parsons is a father of three and husband to one. He started the Fatherhood: Reloaded blog after he and his wife got successfully pregnant during the pandemic. Now essentially “starting over” as a new father 12 years after the…
Dr. Christopher M. Ward is a licensed psychologist in the state of Missouri and specializes in providing individual, couple, and family therapy. He has worked in a variety of settings including private practice, psychiatric outpatient clinics, university counseling centers, and…
Andi Haygood, MS, PLPC, NCC, earned her B.A. In Psychology and Sociology from the University of Arkansas at Little Rock and is a graduate of the Master of Science program at Missouri State University. She offers therapy services at Alpha…
Kevin Stratton serves as the counseling director at Victory Mission in Springfield, MO. He is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), a Certified Clinical Trauma Specialist (CCTS-I), and a Certified Biblical Counselor (ABC). Kevin also spent18 years working for churches in…
Colby Shipwash, the founder of Days of a Domestic Dad, is “living the daddy dream life.” He walked away from the corporate world back in 2012 when he decided it was time to work for himself. Now living life as…
Tim Elmore is “pracademic,” down-to-earth, and research-based. As a best-selling author and international speaker, Dr. Tim Elmore creates unforgettable leadership experiences for the world’s top brands. He’s authored more than 30 books and trained thousands of leaders in nationally-renowned organizations…
This article, originally posted on the Institute for Family Studies website, ifstudies.org, was adapted from Samuel T. Wilkinson’s forthcoming book, Purpose: What Evolution and Human Nature Imply About the Meaning of Our Existence. Dr. Wilkinson is an assistant professor of…
Tara Williams started as a nutritionist with the Missouri WIC (Women, Infants and Children) Nutrition Services and is now the health program coordinator for Springfield-Greene County. Tara and her team work to improve the overall health of families by supporting…
Justin Coulson has a PhD in Psychology from the University of Wollongong and is the founder of HappyFamilies.com.au. The father of 6 and grandfather of 1 hosts the No. 1 parenting podcast in Australia and is the author of 9…
Dora joined the Good Dads team in 2024 and has a Bachelor’s degree in journalism and a minor in creative writing at Missouri State University. She loves reading, writing and anything related to theater.
Lisa McIntire is passionate about helping families in our community and serves as the Executive Director of Springfield’s Pregnancy Care Center (PCC) and is a member of the New Pathways for Good Dads Council. The Pregnancy Care Center is a…
Stephanie Grandestaff is a wife and mother. She formerly worked for Good Dads in media and marketing.
Justin Moody is a case manager with Good Dads and a graduate student at Missouri State University. He works to maintain contact with fathers participating in the New Pathways for Good Dads program and provide them with the resources they…
Amber Alcorn is the Director of Strategic Communication at Boys & Girls Clubs of Springfield. She knows first-hand how a connected community makes a positive impact on youth. This kind of connection gave her a sense of belonging growing up,…
Frank has been teaching and coaching for the last 20 years and loves the opportunity to invest in young people. He and his wife Natalie were married in 2008 and have two children, Hays and Taylor. They are regularly involved…
Jim Millsap is the Good Dads Strong Schools Coordinator. Jim joined the Good Dads team after retiring from public education after 39 years. During his career he served as a junior high/high school mathematics teacher and building principal. He earned…
Dana Anderson received her Master’s Degree at Forest Institute of Professional Psychology. She met her husband in the MFT office in 2006 and have three beautiful children together. She is a stay-at-home mom while continuing her licensure requirements. Dana recognizes…
D’Markus Thomas-Brown formerly worked as the Good Dads Regional Director in Columbia, MO. D’Markus has a strong passion for community enrichment and reinvestment, especially for families. He is a Chaplain for the Columbia Police Department (CPD) and is credentialed by…
Tommy Boyce has been a Women, Infants and Children nutritionist across the state of Missouri and has been with the Springfield-Greene County WIC office for eight years. Tommy graduated from UCM with a degree in dietetics and Logan University with…
Cody Dodd is a husband, father, part-time dad-blogger and full-time Navy Sailor. Passionate about his role as a dad, Cody shares resources and tips for other dads at his blog, The views and opinions expressed by guest writers outside…
Dr. Jennifer Baker is a licensed clinical psychologist and marriage and family therapist. She is the Founder and Executive Director of Good Dads. From 2003-2011 she provided leadership for two large federal grants serving persons living in 29 counties in…
Diana Dudenhoeffer is the director of communications at Good Dads. She works to maintain Good Dads’ online and print presence. Diana is a graduate of Missouri State University; she studied journalism, sustainability and documentary storytelling.
