Springfield, MO
Meet our team
Alexis Brooks
Swim Teacher Instructor Trainer
Alexis has loved the water before she could even walk. Her experience ranges from competitive swim to scuba diving and summers on the coast. She enjoys hiking, spending time with her puppies, traveling and all water activities. Her life passion is to help promote and continue growth for everyone in the water!
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Andrew Quinlan
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
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]
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
Clarissa Mace
Swim Teacher
My previous job was as a gymnastics coach for three years. I love working with children and pushing them to be their best! I’m a scuba diver as well, so I love the water!
Phone: 417.883.5151
Colby Entzminger
Swim Teacher
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
Davin Gaskins
Don Peterson
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
Doug Baker
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
Emma Thuet
Aquatics Experience SpecialistSwim Teacher
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
Advanced Open Water Diver Instructor
Franz is a level 7 diver and has been diving since 2004.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Gabby McElroy
Swim Teacher
I have been competitively swimming since I was little and have been teaching swim lessons since 2014. I love working with kids and progressing their swimming abilities! Fun fact, my favorite stroke is the breaststroke.
Phone: 417.883.5151
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]
James Presley
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
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
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
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
Kevin Christ
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]
Kirsten Markley
Assistant Instructor Trainer
I was born and raised in Hawaii and have been an instructing scuba diving since 2010 off the shores of Waikiki. I love diving and teaching others about the world of diving!
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Linda Maune
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]
Megan Edwards
Open Water Diver Instructor
Megan has been swimming since she could walk. She came from a big family and has been working with children for most of her life, including over a decade working in a daycare, pursuing a Master of Arts in Teaching, and starting her own family. Megan’s favorite stroke is the breaststroke and finds any excuse to be in the water. She also enjoys camping, traveling, and exploring. Megan and her husband fell in love with diving (and each other!) while learning at Diventures. Now she enjoys helping others develop the security and skills necessary to find their own adventure in the water through swim and aquatics.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Nolan Hardison
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]
Robert Roll
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 ManagerOpen 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]
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
Swim Teacher
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
Tyler Brooks
Swim Teacher
I grew up by the ocean, and have always loved the water! I’ve been swimming since I was little and love freediving, breaststroke, and have also learned to surf. I’ve been a swim teacher since 2014. I love watching my students grow in their skills and get excited about the water.
Phone: 417.883.5151Email: [email protected]
Wade Gipson
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
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]