Meet Our Team in Springfield, MO

Area Director
Independent Assistant Instructor Trainer

Ryan’s love for diving and boating has kept him around water all his life. Here in the Midwest, Diventures makes it possible to experience everything the water has to offer. Ryan has been an integral part of our team for nearly a decade. As Area Director of our stores in Missouri and Iowa, Ryan enjoys building passionate teams, inspiring new dive professionals, and constantly making lifelong friends through our team and, most of all, our customers!

Phone: 417.883.5151
Email: [email protected]

Scuba Experience Manager
Divemaster

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: 417.883.5151
Email: [email protected]

Aquatics Experience Manager
Swim Teacher Trainer, LGIT & Assistant Instructor

Shyanne loves everything to do with water! She is currently a swim teacher instructor trainer, a lifeguard trainer, and an assistant scuba instructor. Shyanne loves being able to teach anyone of any age to have a passion for the water as she does. Shyanne enjoys hiking, spending days at the lake, and camping.

Phone: 4177449816
Email: [email protected]

Aquatics Experience Lead
Swim Teacher, Lifeguard & Lifeguard Instructor

Shawntel is a lover of nature, adventure, and helping others. She is a Level 1 diver and loves that teaching swim combines her passions for the water and people. She enjoys helping new swimmers overcome their fears while learning important safety skills. Shawntel also enjoys helping advanced swimmers crush their goals and learn new techniques.

Email: [email protected]

Deck Manager
Swim Teacher

Adam grew up around water and enjoys swimming, diving, snorkeling, and free diving. Adam likes spreading his love for the water with others. When Adam isn’t teaching swimming he likes to play video games or build/paint models. In addition to free diving, Adam got scuba certified in 2022.

Independent Open Water Instructor

Howdy! My Name is Barbara and I am an Open Water Instructor! I love teaching scuba and helping spread this amazing sport with others! My favorite locations to dive currently are the Philippines and Roatan! Hope to see you soon!

Deck Manager
Swim Teacher & Lifeguard

Bret has experience working at pools for over five years and used to teach swim lessons at the YMCA. He likes to write, play video games and restore electronics. Bret is often described as encouraging and positive.

Independent Assistant Instructor

Curtis got into scuba diving on a whim and has now been diving for five years. He enjoys getting to meet new people through diving and appreciates the lasting friendships that the sport has provided. His daughter recently got certified and his son hopes to do the same – once he gets a little older. Curtis has been diving in Belize, Honduras (Roatan) and Egypt (Red Sea), in addition to multiple lakes close to his home in Missouri. The excitement of diving, relaxing in the sun, meeting new people and creating lasting memories is what makes every dive trip so much fun!

Independent Assistant Instructor

Dave has been scuba diving since 1997. After nearly 25 years of service, he retired from the Tulsa Fire Department as a Captain, where he spent several years as an instructor. He had a passion for teaching rescue and survival skills to firefighters. Dave has recently become an Assistant Instructor for Divestures and plans on continuing his training to become an Open Water Instructor. Dave wants to combine the passion he had for training firefighters with his love for scuba diving.

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: 417.883.5151
Email: [email protected]

Independent Advanced Open Water Diver Instructor

Bio coming soon!

Phone: 417.883.5151
Email: [email protected]

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

Customer Experience Specialist

I was a student in the swim program at Diventures when I was young. I always admired the Scuba Staff back then and am so grateful that I get to be a part of the team!

I earned my Open Water certification at Diventures in 2022 and have been in love with diving ever since. I have a passion for getting people involved with diving and sharing my knowledge of scuba.

Swim Teacher

Evie has been working with kids for over three years. She used to coach youth softball and was involved in theatre. In her free time, Evie enjoys weightlifting, woodworking and photography. Evie is often described as outgoing and friendly.

Independent Assistant Instructor

Greg is a level 5 diver and has been diving since 2019. He is always setting new goals to make himself a better diver. Now as an assistant instructor he has fell in love with teaching new divers learn to breath underwater!

Independent Open Water Diver Instructor
Service 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: 417.883.5151
Email: [email protected]

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

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

Independent Assistant Instructor

John is a level 6 diver and works as an Assistant Instructor for Diventures. John has a diverse diving history. He enjoys working as a rescue & recovery diver for two sheriff departments nearby. He also is an avid spear fisherman. His biggest passion is teaching new divers and watching them grow.

Customer Experience Specialist
Swim Teacher

Some of Joshua’s earliest memories are from days at the lake with his family. He has always loved being in and around the water and hopes to share that love with others. Joshua is scuba certified and passionate about growing the sport.

Email: [email protected]

Independent Assistant Instructor

Joyce never anticipated scuba diving would become her passion, especially since she once feared snorkeling. But everything changed when her husband suggested they learn to scuba dive and explore the Great Barrier Reef. After several months of training—where clearing her mask was a real challenge—she finally achieved her goal. In September 2019, they took their first ocean dive off a liveaboard in the Great Barrier Reef, and Joyce was instantly hooked! Now an Assistant Instructor, she’s eager to keep learning and share her love for diving. Joyce proudly identifies with the “80-80-80 club,” enjoying dives in warm waters (around 80°F), warm air above 80°F, and visibility of at least 80 feet. Her favorite dive spots? Anywhere she can blow bubbles and explore the wonders below.

Independent Assistant Instructor

Justin began diving in 2020 after taking a Try Scuba Course with Diventures and falling in love with the sport on a trip to Cozumel, Mexico, where he was Open Water certified. Justin’s continued education has come from Diventures, and he became an Assistant Instructor in 2024. He is excited to help students discover their confidence and develop their abilities, and discover a love for our underwater world!

Deck Manager
Swim Teacher

Kaden is a swim teacher, deck manager, and greeter. He has loved swimming since he was a little kid and enjoys passing on his knowledge and passion to his students. Kaden loves watching his student’s reactions when they reach their goal and become confident in and around the water. Kaden enjoys being outdoors, church, hanging out with loved ones, and reading books. His favorite part of being a swim teacher is watching his students level up. “Watching the joy on their faces is worth the work it took to get them there!”

Deck Manager
Swim Teacher

Kaylie was a competitive swimmer for over ten years and has been teaching swim lessons since she was sixteen. She enjoys teaching all age groups and levels. In her free time, Kaylie enjoys writing and photography.

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: 417.883.5151
Email: [email protected]

Deck Manager
Swim Teacher

Len is a Music Education major at MSU. She plays several different instruments but flute is her favorite. Len is super excited to learn how to scuba dive with her coworkers.

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: 417.883.5151
Email: [email protected]

Divemaster

Maddy has been scuba certified since she was ten years old and has been in love with scuba ever since. Maddy has over 100 logged dives and her favorite places to dive are Cozumel and Roatan. She loves to travel and learn new things, especially about marine life! Her favorite things to see while diving are green sea turtles. Maddy chose Diventures because she has a passion for teaching others about the wonders of scuba. She has also felt at home when at Diventures and wanted to be part of our work family!

Swim Teacher

Mylie is a very motivated swim teacher who loves teaching kids. She enjoys helping her students build their confidence in the water. In her free time, she enjoys playing tennis and hanging out with her family and friends.

Customer Experience Specialist

Noah discovered his passion for diving through our MSU college scuba class. He is currently pursuing his master diver rating and sports medicine degree. Noah especially enjoys the warmer months outdoors. You can often find him diving, paddle boarding, playing tennis, volleyball and pickleball with his friends and family. Noah also enjoys sharing his love of diving with others.

Director of Customer Experience
Instructor Trainer

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: 417.849.9455
Email: [email protected]

Swim Teacher

Shields has been swimming since she was a baby. Her mother was a swim teacher and when she was younger, she often assisted with the lessons. In high school, Shields was a competitive swimmer and is learning how to wakeboard.

Independent Assistant Instructor

Stephanie started diving in 2007 after a lifetime of loving the water and being part of a family of divers. She began working at Diventures in 2023 and loves getting to be around others who share her passion for diving. Stephanie enjoys helping people get started on their own diving adventures and watching them develop a deeper love for water and marine life! Stephanie is a Level 4 Master Diver and wants to continue progressing in her journey in scuba diving to eventually start teaching classes.

Email: [email protected]

Service Technician
Divemaster & Independent Assistant Instructor

Warren’s been diving for thirteen years. After retiring, Warren started working as a service technician in the Springfield location. Warren has been on multiple trips with Diventures to the Caribbean.

Customer Experience Specialist
Independent Open Water Instructor

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: 417.883.5151
Email: [email protected]