Northwest MO
Good Dads
About Us
Founded in 2025, Northwest MO Good Dads serves the counties of Atchison, Holt, Gentry, Nodaway and Worth. Our chapter designed to empower men to be the fathers their children need today—and the legacy their families will feel for generations. Our chapter is dedicated to assist fathers in showing up, supporting one another and working to build a stronger community.
Meet Our Advisory Board
Jeremy Cobb
Minister, Ravenwood Church; VP of the Board and Facilitator
Kelsey Gregory
Children’s Division Supervisor
Mike Lewis
Active Member, Fairfax Baptist Church
Ian Myers
Sergeant, Maryville Police Department
Samantha Raasch
Board Treasurer
Jennifer Roderick
Children’s Division Prevention Worker; Board Secretary
Jud Summers
Owner, A2Z Business
Paula Cobb
Northwest Foster Resource Association
Derek Heideman
Owner, FGG Repair LLC, and Good Dads Case Manager
Josh McKim
City Council; President of the Board; Maryville Economic Developer
Kallie Newcomer
Counselor, Stanberry School
Andy Riley
Atchison County Sheriff
Seth Rucker
Law Enforcement and Facilitator
Karri Taylor
Education – Special Education Director, Tarkio School District
Hollie Wilson
Albany City Hall- City Council
Class Facilitators
Jeremy Cobb, one of our Good Dad facilitators, is a retired Army Veteran and a father of four. Jeremy has a passion for the Northwest community, serving others, and mentoring men.
Seth Rucker is another one of our Good Dad facilitators. Seth grew up in Northwest Missouri, enjoys the outdoors, and is a father of six.
Both Seth and Jeremy are excited about working with men, helping them grow in fatherhood.
Class
Locations
New Pathways for Good Dads
To Be Determined: New Pathways Class is starting soon! We plan to host Good Dads 2.0 Tuesday evenings starting in February.