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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.