Springfield, MO
Meet our team
Andrew Quinlan
Independent Open Water Diver Instructor
Andrew was certified in 2007 and has always had a passion for the water and diving. As an open water diver instructor and the president of Diventures Landlocked Scuba Club, he gets to share his passion for diving with others. You can find Andrew diving year-round whether it be in the Caribbean or a lake! Deep depths are where he thrives and looks forward to stepping into extended range to explore a whole new abyss.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Ania Kovacs
Swim Teacher
I have always loved the water, and I’ve swum competitively for more than five years. I love seeing swimmers progress every day and become more comfortable in the water.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Anthony Deets
Independent Open Water Diver InstructorService Technician
With 20 years of diving experience, his prowess in the water out shadows his age. Anthony loves sharing the WOW of the underwater world with everyone and loves helping divers expand their talents.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Antione Lockhart
Callie Fetter
Customer Experience Specialist
I have always been passionate about the ocean and marine life since I was little. I knew I always wanted to get into scuba diving and explore new opportunities in the water. My favorite conversations revolve around sharks. I also love to travel, hike, and kayak.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Cheryl Bosley
Swim Teacher
I’m a retired elementary teacher. I love teaching kids and adults and the water, so this is the perfect role for me. My main goal is for my students to love water and swimming while learning new skills.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Colby Entzminger
Deck ManagerSwim Instructor
Having graduated from the DiVentures swim program in 2016, my love for the water has brought me back! I’m a student at Evangel and an aspiring Children’s pastor. I enjoy the water, hiking, drawing, and writing.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Denali Finney
Swim Instructor
Denali enjoys teaching people about being safe in and around the water and seeing the progress of the students.
Don Peterson
Independent Instructor Certifier
Don is a level 10 diver, has been diving since 1964 and teaching safe scuba since 1966. He’s a world-traveling diver with extensive experience and a former scuba shop owner. He loves the people he teaches, getting to share with them his love of the sea, and making sure they enjoy safe diving!
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Don Smith
Independent Advanced Open Water Diver Instructor
Bio coming soon.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Doug Baker
Independent Open Water Diver Instructor
After learning to dive in 2008, I knew I needed to share my passion for introducing students to scuba and helping them to become safe and comfortable divers.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Drake Slagle
Customer Experience Specialist
Drake is from Colorado and found scuba diving in one of his classes at Missouri State University. He got certified at Diventures and has been addicted to diving ever since.
Emilie Bird
Emma Thuet
Deck ManagerSwim Instructor
I’ve been swimming since I could walk! After doing swim team in high school, I knew I wanted to continue being in the pool. I am currently getting my degree in education, so I knew this was the perfect job for me!
Phone: 417.883.5151
Franz Williams
Independent Advanced Open Water Diver Instructor
Franz is a level 7 diver and has been diving since 2004.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
J.T. Simpson
Customer Experience Specialist
I have always had a passion for the outdoors. I love meeting new people and building connections. I am not scuba certified but am working towards it.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Jackson Talburt
Swim Instructor
Jackson is a senior in high school. He plays baseball and swims competitively. He is a freestyle sprinter. He will be attending Evangel University in the fall to study graphic design.
Phone: 417.883.5151
James Presley
Independent Open Water Diver InstructorService Technician
James started diving in 2015 and is a level 4 diver and a Master Diver. He got into the sport because he loves the ocean, especially Mandarin Gobies.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Jerod Pheonix
Independent Open Water Diver Instructor
Jerod’s aquatic background spans over 20+ years. He received 80% of his training at Diventures and enjoyed every minute of it! He is excited to share his love of scuba diving with his students and help them accomplish their underwater goals!
Phone: 417.883.5151
Jim Arneson
Independent Open Water Diver Instructor
Jim has been diving since 1996 and is dedicated to the sport. His passion is teaching others to explore the underwater world, both basic open water classes and specialties.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Joey Lankford
John Lewis
Independent Open Water Diver Instructor
I am a level 6 diver and have been diving since 2012. I teach Open Water Diver courses and also many specialty courses. I enjoy being able to share my experience and knowledge with new divers.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Julie Krisch
Kali Myers
Kaylee Hutchinson
Kevin Christ
Independent Open Water Diver Instructor
I enjoy introducing customers to an adventure that few people get to experience. Not every student starts out being able to put on a mask and jump in the water. I work with each student at their comfort level, teaching them how to be a safe diver while having fun.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Lauren Holloway
Swim Instructor
Bio coming soon!
Lauren Kanaan
Swim InstructorLifeguard/Lifeguard Instructor
During the year I am an Elementary Teacher. I love to combine my passion for teaching with my passion for water through swim lesson instruction. I have worked in different aquatic programs for the past four years and my goal is to help others develop their swimming skills, and through confidence, build a love for the water.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Linda Maune
Independent Open Water Diver Instructor
I absolutely love to watch people of all ages take their first breath underwater! Seeing people go from above the water to below the water, and realizing there is another world underwater, is priceless!
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Madison Platko
Swim InstructorLifeguard
I have always had a passion for the water. I swam competitively as a child and love swimming leisurely now. I graduated from Missouri State with a degree in education. I work as a middle school teacher. I am excited to combine my passion for swimming and teaching here at Diventures.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Mariah Alberty
Swim InstructorLifeguard
I have been swimming since I was 10! I swam competitively throughout high school and for a year at Missouri State. I am currently pursuing an Elementary Education degree with an English minor at Missouri State with hopes to become an English Teacher in the future! I am involved in the PRIDE bands at Missouri State, and in my free time, I enjoy writing, dancing, and spending time with friends.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Nicole Davis
Nolan Hardison
Independent Divemaster Instructor
Nolan has been diving since 1985 and an instructor since 1989. He has taught all levels of diving, wide range of specialties and been certified as an Instructor Trainer and Certifier. Nolan was recognized for his dedication to the highest standards of teaching by being awarded the NASDS Instructor of the Year in 1998.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Peyton Socia
Robert Roll
Independent Assistant Instructor
Robert started diving in college in 2005 and has more than 200 dives. He moved to the Springfield area in 2010 and became a Dive Con and later Open Water Instructor. He has been diving in the Ozark Lakes, Cozumel, Roatan, Belize, Palau, Australia, the Cayman Islands and Florida.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Ryan Oestreich
Store ManagerIndependent Open Water Diver Instructor
As a level 5 diver, I enjoy helping teach students about the awesome sport of diving. Diventures is the reason I am a dive professional, have developed skills and gained experience diving. I love being able to share what I learn with our customers.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Rylee Enslow
Swim Instructor
Rylee has been swimming since she was in 6th grade and has always loved the water. She loves working with kids and wants to be a teacher someday.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Shawntel Robertson
Deck ManagerSwim Instructor and Greeter
I am a lover of nature, adventure, and helping others. Teaching swim combines my passions for the water and people. I enjoy helping new swimmers overcome their fear while learning important life skills. I enjoy helping advanced swimmers crush their goals and learn new techniques. I am a Level 1 diver with an upbeat and encouraging personality. I look forward to seeing you in the water!
Phone: 417.883.5151
Shelby Hicks
Customer Experience Lead
Shelby has had a passion for the water since she was little. From swimming in the creek to competitive swim and completing Diventures open water diver course through Missouri State. She also loves hiking, kayaking, reading, and playing with her dog.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Shyanne Frecks
Aquatics Lead
I love teaching and helping kids learn to swim and reach their goals. I am studying to be an elementary teacher. I love going to the lake and kayaking.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Sydney Gray
Swim InstructorLifeguard
Sydney is a junior in high school. She loves to paint, read, and go to the beach in her free time.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Wade Gipson
Independent Open Water Diver Instructor
Wade has been diving since his open water certification in 1996. He has made hundreds of local lake dives and many freshwater, wreck and saltwater dives worldwide. Wade is excited to share his local diving insight and scuba knowledge with those new and old to the sport.
Phone: 417.883.5151
Will Gray
Independent Open Water Diver InstructorService Technician
Will is a level 8 diver and has been diving since 1972 with well over 1,000 dives. Most his diving has been in the lakes and strip pits in the Springfield area, so he is a great resource for fresh water diving ideas. He has been to several locations in the Caribbean and would love to discuss potential destinations with customers.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Will Shoults
Customer Experience Specialist
My background involves over 16 years of watersport-related activities at the lake. I have grown up around the water my entire life. I love seeing the look on people’s faces when they accomplish something new.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]