PHS Class Of '83 Online Directory
Remember the "A Look Back" Class of '83 directory that we had printed for our 20 year reunion?
Rather than printing hard copies of our Class of '83 directory, we're gathering contact information and any other details that our classmates who choose to participate in our online directory are willing to share.
The first question most people ask when they see a classmate at the reunion is “Tell me what you’ve been up to.” By putting that information in our online directory, everyone will know what their classmates have been up to and how to get in touch with them.
Everyone has a different comfort level on how much personal information they'd like to share. Some people are more private. Some are more of an open book.
You can share as much or as little info as you're comfortable with.
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If you have any problems or questions, or need to change anything with your listing once you've been added, please send an email to [email protected].
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Brian Ash
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
5159 S Bellhurst Ct
Springfield MO 65804
Cell: 417-655-7487
Socials
Family
Spouse: Cortney Little-Ash
Children
Amanda (Ash) Cooper - Out of the house and married
Alex Ash - Out of the house and married
Career
Owner: Calibrate Digital Marketing
Owner: The Drain Strainer
Owner: Favorite Guy Gifts
Bio
Graduated from Missouri S & T with a Computer Science Degree in 1988.
First job out of college was writing Flight Software for the F/A-18 Fighter Jet at Boeing in St. Louis from 1988-1994.
Started the original Bambinos Cafe with Andy Faucett in Columbia MO in 1994.
Married Diana Ash. She was the mother of both Amanda and Alex. She passed away from breast cancer in 2008.
Was on City Council in Columbia MO from 2003-2006.
After Diana passed away, I sold my interest in the restaurant and moved back to Springfield in 2010.
Started an eCommerce business selling a piece of kitchen equipment that I invented in my restaurant called The Drain Strainer.
Started Calibrate Digital Marketing in 2012.
Got remarried to Cortney Little-Ash in 2014.
Cortney's family used to own PFI before selling it in 2021.
Started and owned The Trolley Bike from 2015 to 2020.
Started an affiliate marketing business in 2020 called Favorite Guy Gifts.
Cortney and I are now empty nesters. We live in the Ravenwood South subdivision near Lake Springfield.
Randy Bachus
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
4710 E Sugarmaple Dr
Springfield, MO 65809
Cell: 417-848-5977
Socials
Family
Spouse: Pam Mason Bachus
Children
Reagan 29
Ryan 26
Erin 26
Bio
Working for the family business (making empty boxes) since graduating from Drury in '87.
Holly Baumgartner
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Family
Children
Cole 22
Sam 20
Career
I currently work as a full time faculty member at Purdue University in the School of Health Sciences. I have been there 15 years and I absolutely love it!
I also am the director of Deaf Education for a local school district part time just so I can have some interaction with others, as my job at Purdue is remote. I have been in education of the Deaf and hard of hearing since my 20s.
Bio
Between our 10-year and 20-year reunions, I moved to Colorado to teach at the Colorado School for the Deaf and the Blind. I met my husband and quickly got married. We had two sons and then I quickly got divorced. Since then, my boys and I have had a blast working and playing in Colorado.
We take full advantage of this beautiful state by being outdoors as much as possible. I live half time near Boulder and half time near Colorado Springs. I have the privilege of travel these days and have been to some amazing places over the past few years.
My boys are still figuring out what to do with themselves, and Colorado is an expensive place to be a young person. You certainly can't rent an entire house near the university for $200/mo in Colorado or Missouri! Those were the days. So I am gratefully sharing a house with them part time when I work at the school district, and then I leave it to them to manage the other part of the week and I head up to Boulder. It works out perfectly.
Camille Cammy Bischoff Knowles
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
4694 S Holland Ave
Springfield, MO 65810
Cell: 417-849-6789
Family
Spouse: George Knowles
Children
Stepson Zach 38
Son Barrett 30
Grandkids
Grandson Reznor 3 years old
Twin Granddaughters Moxie and Onyx 10 months
Granddaughter Lennon 9 months
Career
I’ve been in Human Resources for over 25 years.
Worked as the HR Director for Greene County Government for many years then decided to work from home as an HR consultant.
More flexibility with the grandchildren.
Bio
Got married in 1997 to George.
We lived in the Rountree neighborhood for about 15 years then moved south of town.
George retired after 34 years working at Missouri State Highway Patrol. He got bored and currently works for the MO Attorney General.
We both work from home and love the ability to juggle a good work/life balance.
However, our favorite roles are Papa G and JoJo with our 4 grands!
Wes Bowman
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
2704 S Glendale
Springfield, MO 65804
Home: 417-886-0555
Socials
Family
Spouse: Karen Bowman
Children
Jay 24
Marty 20
Drew 15
Career
Licensed Missouri Realtor since 1987. Currently with Murney Associates since 2003. I also buy and sell houses (flip) and own rentals.
Bio
I've been in the Real Estate business since shortly after graduating from PHS. I also had short stints at Dillions Grocery store and Auto Magic Car Wash.
I have listed for clients, sold, bought, remodeled, developed, rented and built homes in the mid 80's.
Karen and I met while working at a Real Estate Auction. We married in 1994.
She is a teacher in the Springfield schools and is thinking retirement can't be too far off.
We have 3 boys.
Jay is a Drury Grad and an Assistant Manager at Menards.
Marty also works at Menards. He just finished 2 years at Ozarks Technical College and will be attending Missouri State in the Fall.
Drew will be a Sophomore at Central High School. He volunteers in A/V for our Church.
Theresa Brown
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
1334 Pennsylvania Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15233
Cell: 412-445-5193
Socials
Family
Spouse: Arthur Kosowsky
Children
Son Conrad Brown Kosowsky 26
Identical Twin Daughters Miranda Brown Kosowsky and Sophia Brown Kosowsky 24
Career
I'm a nurse and a writer about health care and nursing.
My last two books were published by Algonquin Books.
I've contributed to the New York Times, CNN.com, and The American Journal of Nursing, among other publications.
I have worked clinically in oncology and hospice, but am not working as a bedside nurse now.
I am Adjunct Faculty at Carlow University (in Pittsburgh) in their graduate Psychology program.
I'm a frequent keynote speaker at health care conferences.
My website: https://www.theresabrownrn.com/healing
Bio
I got my PhD in English in 1994 and taught for three years at Tufts University in Boston.
After having kids (1996, 1999) I decided to go back to school to become a nurse, and then became a writer about nursing and health care.
My husband, Arthur Kosowsky, and I will celebrate our 30th wedding anniversary this June 19, which is why I will miss our 40th reunion.
Our son is 26 and our twin daughters are 24. We have lived in Pittsburgh for the past 18 years.
Five years ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer and wrote my third book about what it was like to experience health care as a patient: shocking and eye-opening.
The good news is that my five-year scan was clear and I feel great.
I've written three books and numerous opinion pieces for the New York Times.
My life has taken me places I never anticipated.
I've been a guest on the NPR shows "Fresh Air" and "Here & Now," and also done some TV.
This summer we took the trip of a lifetime--a safari in Zambia and Zimbabwe.
This was my "I had cancer and always wanted to go to Africa" trip. It was expensive and sooooo worth it.
I'm not working clinically right now and am figuring out what being a full-time writer looks like. It's feeling more comfortable as time goes by.
We've also got another big trip coming up this May--hiking the Grand Canyon rim-to-rim over four days.
I've always said I would not sleep in a tent by choice. Never say never--for the Grand Canyon I'm doing it.
As I've gotten older I've realized that life is a grand adventure. As much as possible, I'm trying to enjoy the ride.
Jamie Burk
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
727 Riley Rd
Mount Vernon MO 65712
Cell: 417-536-0700
Family
Spouse: Bradley Collins
Children
I have two beautiful daughters.
Amber Riddle (37) and Ashley Lawless (30).
Grandkids
I have two amazing grandkids.
Cameron Riddle (12) and Emma Riddle (9).
Career
Bio
I currently work for Jack Henry & Associates.
Prior to that I have been in the mortgage industry most of my career.
I have been just leaving the dream with amazing kids and grandkids and great family and friends.
Robin Carr Hulse
Family
Spouse: Eddie Hulse
Children
Nathan 28
Harrison 24
Renee 22
Career
Certified Yoga Instructor, RYT 500, focusing on health and wellness, maintaining mobility and strength in aging, and breathing and mindfulness for stress reduction.
Bio
Worked as a Pediatric Nurse Practitioner for 37 years at Children's Mercy Hospital in Kansas City. Retired in 2022.
Lori Cavener-Twitty
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
7404 E FR 156
Rogersville, MO 65742
Cell: 417-838-5674
Socials
Family
Children
Meagan Age 32
Mason Age 24
Grandkids
Bennett Age 5
Lily Age 3
Career
SR Recruiting Manager: Wilson Logistics
Bio
It's hard to believe it's been 40 years since I was young and free in the PHS Class of '83! Life has been a wonderful journey that I have enjoyed immensely.
In 1991 I answered an ad in the classified section of the Springfield News Leader for Prime, Inc and 32 years later I am still in the trucking industry.
I left Prime in 2003 and went to work for O&S Trucking which was acquired in 2016 by Wilson Logistics. I've assisted Wilson's with 3 acquisitions which required me to spend extensive time in Missoula, MT, Yakima, WA and Tracy, CA.
My daughter, Meagan, married Scott Hardwicke in 2012 and they live in Springfield. Meagan is a manager with Keep Supply and Scott is a history teacher at Central High School and I am the proud "Gaga" of their two amazing, beautiful children, Bennett and Lily.
My son, Mason, graduated from MSU this past summer and moved to KC to work for JB Hunt.
Outside of work I love to travel and spend time with family and friends. I have a very adventurous spirit, so life seldom gets boring. I am really looking forward to our 40th class reunion this summer to rekindle old friendships and reminisce about all the crazy and fun things we did at PHS!
Cathy Dixson Fredrick
Family
Husband: Wayne Fredrick
Children
Nathan: 33
Madeline: 29
Anna: 23
Career
Business Development Consultant: Prominence Med Spa
Bio
I stayed here in Springfield and got married in 1985.
Wayne and I have been married for almost 38 years now, and have 3 children.
I was very fortunate to be able to stay at home with them while they grew up!
My oldest child Nathan, is a singer/songwriter in Nashville. He has a band, Nate Fredrick and The Wholesome Boys, and we enjoy catching their shows when they are back in Springfield.
My middle child Madeline, graduated from The University of Missouri (Mizzou) and currently lives in Kansas City. There she works for the former Missouri Secretary of State and his family, as well as my husband's consulting company.
My youngest child Anna, just graduated from The University of Arkansas and still lives in Rogers, Arkansas, working for General Mills. She recently got engaged this summer and we are excited to be adding Gage to the family next May.
Wayne started a Real Estate Consulting company back in 2014 and I have worked in the Medical Spa industry for 11 years.
Brian Green
Family
Partner: Lenny Smith
Career
VP, Commercial Planning & Strategy at Health Union in Philadelphia, PA
Bio
After high school, I attended Missouri State University and was on scholarship as a member of the nationally-ranked Debate team.
After graduating with a B.S., I attended University of Kansas and completed a Master’s degree in Urban Planning.
After that, I went to University of Delaware for a PhD program in Public Policy, with an emphasis on health and social policy.
In 1994, I moved to Philadelphia to start a position as a Research Manager for a CDC-funded HIV prevention study.
I then worked for several years in public health in a number of research and administrative positions until I decided to focus more on health communications, community heath marketing campaigns, and social media.
For 15 years, I was also an adjunct professor at University of the Sciences in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
I live in the Mt Airy neighborhood of Philadelphia with my partner of 13 years, Lenny, and our fur-baby Gia.
In 2016 I made a big career shift and decided to work for a for-profit company based in Philadelphia, which at the time was a start-up health tech company.
This company develops and manages online communities for people with chronic health conditions and has 43 online communities, conducts market research, and other client-directed services.
I am currently a VP of Commercial Planning and Strategy at Health Union.
Greg Gwin
Family
Children
Collin 24
Claire 21
Career
Information Security Manager: Oracle
Bio
After high school, I graduated from Missouri State University with a B.S. in accounting and then moved to Dallas to attend Southern Methodist University where I got my M.B.A.
I love Dallas and have remained in the DFW area ever since moving here.
My parents and sisters still live in Springfield, so I visit as often as possible.
I practiced public accounting as a CPA at a large accounting firm for several years and then for multiple companies in various accounting manager positions for several more years.
During my accounting years, I found that my true passion was information technology and started working at Oracle in 1997 where I still work 25 years later as an Information Security Manager.
I have two amazing kids, Claire (21) and Collin (24). Both went to school in Southlake from K-12.
Claire works at a store in Southlake and loves it.
Collin has stayed in Austin since graduating from the University of Texas with a major in film and works at a film production company making some awesome films.
Mark Hamilton
Family
Wife: Deborah Hamilton
Children
Ashton 26
Chaelei 36
Grandkids
Ryder 9
Trace 5
Career
Retired
Bio
After graduating from Missouri State University, I worked for Boeing in St. Louis.
I was on the F-15 program and negotiated fiscal year contracts between Boeing and the USAF. Also, I negotiated F-15 Production Contracts with the Royal Saudi Air Force and Israeli Air Force.
While at Boeing, I went to graduate school and earned a master's degree.
After I left Boeing, I went into the retail automotive industry where I stayed until September 2022. For the past 21 years I owned and operated a Ford dealership in Southwest Missouri.
After 30 years in the automotive industry, I decided it was time for a break and sold the dealership.
Debbie and I just celebrated our 34th anniversary. Debbie was the Marketing Director for the Grand Palace in Branson, MO thru 1997.
After she left the Grand Palace, she worked directly with the Radio City Rockettes to market and promote their show in Branson.
A few years after Ashton was born, she went back to school to become a teacher and taught middle school for seven years.
I have two daughters that I couldn't be prouder of.
My youngest, Ashton, just became a Nurse Practitioner and is currently working at the University of Kansas Medical Center. Ashton married her high school boyfriend, Alex, in October 2019.
My oldest daughter, Chaelei, is a Financial Analyst for Boeing in St. Louis. She and her husband Mike, blessed us with two grandsons, Ryder and Trace.
Phil Harris
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Family
Wife: Mary Ann Harris
Children
Mitchell 31
Layton 27
Career
Retired from being the Manager of Gas and Water Engineering/Contract Inspection - City Utilities of Springfield
Bio
I've gotten into Bike Racing after age 40. I have 4 state championship wins.
I love fly fishing and pretty much all types of fishing!
I also enjoy going backpacking with my sons and on Gulf Coast trips with my wife.
Shane Hawkins
Family
Spouse: Connie Hawkins
Children
Ryan 36
Chase 30
Blake 25
Career
Corporate Program Management
Bio
Did a tour in the US Navy.
Married a smart, beautiful woman.
Had three boys to raise.
Turned up mobile phone service all over the United States.
Ran a world wide development lab for IT wireless development.
Now running IT projects of all kinds.
Monica Kellum Rivers
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Family
Husband: Ian Rivers married 20 years
Children
Evan 19
Emilee 16
Career
Property manager for commercial and residential properties
Bio
I got a degree in Musical Theatre from OCU then moved to NYC to pursue a career.
I did a bus tour across the US and visited 43 states.
Did some smaller jobs in a few movies and TV series.
I decided after 8 years of hustle and bustle to slow down for a couple of years and took a marketing and sales job at resort in the Caribbean.
A couple of years had lead to 26 years after meeting the love of my life 23 years ago who is native of Grand Cayman.
We have 2 brilliant kids. Both graduating High School and Sixth form or A levels in June. Unfortunately not able to make the reunion due to these big events .
I have been in Property Management for over 17 years now .
Pamela Mason Bachus
Family
Spouse: Randy Bachus
Children
Reagan 29
Ryan 26
Erin 26
Patrick McCartney
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
2672 W Catalpa St
Olathe KS 66061
Cell: 913-744-1520
Socials
Family
Spouse: Sharon McCartney
Children
Hannah 25
Rebecca 22
Career
I am the executive director of the International Essential Tremor Foundation (IETF). Essential tremor is the most common movement disorder in the world and similar to Parkinson's.
Bio
Before the IETF I worked as the Executive Director of the Kansas City Kansas Community College Endowment Association, Vice President of Marketing for the Kansas City Kansas Chamber and spent several years working in sports administration including the Big 8 Conference office.
Susan Mullins Tibbits
Family
Spouse: Dan Tibbits
Children
Luke, Shannon, Regan and Mark
Grandkids
2 and 1 on the way
Career
Mary Kay Consultant
Bio
Chemical Engineering Graduate and Women’s Basketball player at Missouri S&T.
Married Dan.
Worked 6 years at Amoco Chemical Co in Houston TX. Retired to stay home with kids.
Moved to Plano TX and then Wichita KS. Been here 17 years.
Homeschooled 22 years and coached basketball and taught High School Chemistry, Biology and Physics for co-op homeschooling.
Currently an empty nester with the last of my kids marrying this May.
Two grandkids and 1 on the way due in Aug 2023❣️
Caleb Cal Pike
Family
Children
Daughters Christina 36 and Alena 18
Son Drew 17
Grandkids
No Grandkids yet. Maybe someday?
Career
United States Army since 1996.
Soldier and Respiratory therapist at Fort Leonard Wood but live in Ozark.
Oldest and longest serving Soldier ever doing my job. Retirement coming soon.
Also have a personal training business on the side called Vintage Training. You can find us on Facebook or Instagram.
Want to get in shape for the 40 year reunion? Let me help. Feel free to contact me.
Bio
Since High School I lived in Los Angeles for 2 years trying for the Professional Bodybuilding thing.
When that didn't happen I returned to Springfield and joined the Army. Turned 32 during Basic Training.
Thanks to the Army, I have been to three different wars and lived in five different countries outside the United States. I lived in Hawaii for four years and have lived in seven states total.
I have visited 37 different countries thanks to Uncle Sam.
As a Respiratory therapist I have had daily life and death situations since 1998. It changes your perspective on life. I generally love mine.
Anne Preuss Keller
Family
Spouse: Kerry Keller
Children
Kaitlyn 31
Jake 29
Matthew 23
Grandkids
Capri Keller 2
Career
Registered Dental Hygienist at Dental32
Bio
I started in dentistry 35 years ago and have been at the same office this whole time.
My husband and I have a family ranch that has grown too big for our own good. Our kids are on their own now and don't think they can take over as they have careers of their own.
Kaitlyn has her Master's in Social Work and travels the world when she's not taking care of her home that's now an AirBnb.
Jake is a D1 basketball official and an ISS officer at a charter school in downtown KC. He and his girlfriend Kelsi have a 2 year old who is just about perfect.
Matthew has a degree in finance but loves to golf and is staying put for now at Silo Ridge Golf Course working the grounds.
Life is good but I'm ready to travel. Retirement is on the horizon!
Walt Smith
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
2717 Ithaca Ct
Plano, TX 75025
Cell: 469-358-9258
Socials
Family
Spouse: Stephanie Smith (passed away in 2020)
I married the love of my life Stephanie in 2004.
For some reason God needed her more than I did and she passed away after a routine surgery in 2020. I'm still waiting for the pain of that loss to lessen.
Bio
After high school I moved to Colorado to go to college. I lucked into a part time job as a photography intern with the Denver Broncos and stayed with them for all of college.
After graduation, I moved to Florida to take a sales job and kept my interests and skills in photography active by doing youth sports pictures for various sports leagues.
In 1992 I moved to Dallas (chasing a girl) and took a job as a medical sales rep, even though my passion had truly turned into photography by that point.
In 1997 rather than go into a company merger in the health field, I decided to start my own full time photography business and it was the best decision that I ever made.
Business boomed for 25 years and I built it into one of the largest youth sports companies in the nation. I also got back into the NFL and served as one of their official photographers for a good portion of that time.
I was blessed to be one of the few photographers who have shot 25 Super Bowls.
Then the pandemic hit and there was no school or league photography for almost 2 years. During that time people learned that their iPhones took pretty nice pictures. When we finally got cleared to go back to shoot at schools and leagues, people didn't need us anymore. The business literally died overnight.
I still do major events like sports autograph shows, big golf tournaments and WWE fan photos, but I had to reinvent myself so I started a coin and collectibles business that is now thriving.
I also bought a youth sports summer camp business where I had done their pictures for a long time when the owner wanted to retire.
Owning three businesses keeps me on my toes but I wouldn't have it any other way.
Rob Snelling
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
1855 E Nottingham St
Springfield MO 65804
Home: 417-886-7959
Socials
Family
Spouse: Christy Snelling
Career
I've been self-employed as the owner of Keane-1 Marketing LLC for the last 23 years.
Bio
Right after high school, I went for three semesters at Missouri State University and promptly flunked out!
I started dating Christy Naegler (PHS Class of ‘82) in the fall of 1985.
After getting my priorities straight, I went back to school at night (while working full time) and in 2002 I finally obtained my BS in Marketing.
Christy and I were married in December of 1987 and just celebrated our 35th anniversary.
I began working for the Springfield Marine Company (recreational marine industry) in the spring of 1988.
After 12 years, I started Keane-1 Marketing and have contracted with SGL Sales & Marketing as a Sales Agent for the last 23 years.
For recreation, we are donors/season ticket holders for MSU basketball & football. We also enjoy taking our pontoon boat to Bull Shoals Lake and participating in classic car shows.
And yes, I still have that 1970 Pontiac LeMans from high school!
Cindy Stennett Quintana
Family
Spouse: John
Children
J.W. - 27
Samantha - 23
Career
Healthcare Human Resources for over 30 years
Bio
Moved to Colorado late 1988 and met my husband early 1989.
We live outside of Denver in Lakewood, Colorado.
We have been married since 1994 and have two adult children who both live in the Denver area.
I've worked in HR healthcare in Denver for 30 plus years.
John Sweaney
Family
Spouse: Christi Sweaney
Children
Hannah, 25
Zoe, 21
Career
Senior Product Manager at Duke Manufacturing
Bio
Graduated from UMR in 1988 with BS in Mechanical Engineering.
Married in 1996 to Christina Marie Shelton, the love of my life.
We have two daughters, Hannah (married to Malachi) and Zoe.
Hannah lives in Jonesboro, AR and Zoe attends Lindenwood University in St. Charles, MO.
Hannah is an Occupational Therapist and Zoe is studying to be a social worker.
Worked for several companies over the years in different technical and managerial capacities.
Even owned a restaurant with Brian Ash and Andy Faucett for a couple of years (Bambinos in Springfield).
Helen Vanderbilt Hamel
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
12 Appian Drive
Wellesley, MA 02481
Cell: 617-840-1620
Family
Spouse: Ray Hamel
Children
Ray and husband Will, both 29
Jay, 24
Maggie, 23
Career
I volunteer with a community theater group and work as a CASA (Court-Appointed Special Advocate) with a teen in Boston.
Bio
I worked in medical publishing and with my husband in a start-up for the first several years out of college.
After our children were born, I turned my attention and energy toward them.
I was Room Parent, hockey manager, PTO officer, Auction volunteer, and served on boards for a local education foundation and a community theater group.
I've been a Town Meeting Member and have worked elections for about 20 years, rising from general worker to top official for two precincts.
David Vise
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Family
I was with Tami for 6 years. Married for 2 years and we split in 2000.
Bea and I have been been together for 13 years. Married almost ten years, and we amicably separated a few months ago.
We were friends for 15 years before we became a couple, so we will stay friends.
Never had any kids, but I raised five shelter dogs.
First there was Paloma and Zorro. Then Maggie. And now Benny and Pumpkin.
I have joint custody with Bea since they are basically our children!
Career
I graduated from optometry school in St. Louis in '92 and I've been an optometrist in New Mexico ever since.
The first half of my career I worked in larger institutions at the VA Hospital in Albuquerque, University Hospital of New Mexico, and Lovelace HMO in Santa Fe and Albuquerque.
The second half of my career I tried various modes of private practice. Bea and I even ran our own eye clinic for a few years.
At this phase of life I have slowed down and I am very happily employed at Albuquerque Vision Care, a smaller private office where I see patients 30 hours a week in a slower paced environment.
I've been there since 2017 and I'll probably stick with it for roughly another10 years. I have no complaints.
Bio
After graduating from Parkview, I went to college at Drury. My parents taught there and I lived on campus it was a unique fun experience.
I graduated in '87 with a degree in Psychology and minors in business and music.
I graduated optometry school in St. Louis in '92 and I’ve lived in New Mexico ever since.
I bought my first house in Santa Fe in '96'. Then I bought a historic house in Albuquerque in '03 within walking distance to shops, restaurants, bars, and galleries.
Then I bought a studio condo in downtown Albuquerque in '06 with a renter in it as an investment property.
I've divided my time between Albuquerque and Santa Fe since 2002.
I downsized a few years back and now I divide my time between the Santa Fe house and the Albuquerque condo with no renters, roommates, or partners.
I've had a blast playing drums in my adult life. Check out Jademasque.com and you can stream our album.
We won Best Reggae Song at the New Mexico Music awards in 2018! The Opolis video shows some of my best live drumming.
I love the New Mexico climate. It's a high altitude desert with low humidity, no mosquitos, and 300 days of sunshine a year!
I have been an avid hiker, biker, and snowboarder in New Mexico the whole time. It has helped me to stay young at heart I hope!
I gave free eye care to indigent patients in Mexico and Jamaica in my earlier years through Voluntary Optometric Services to Humanity, a charity group that provides free eye care in third world countries.
I once bought a motorcycle online. Flew one way to Los Angeles to pick it up. And rode it back to New Mexico over 4 days with a duffel bag on my back. That was a wild adventure!
I lived in Sweden for a summer during optometry school where I assembled boats for Bass Pro!
I also visited Germany, Switzerland, France, England, Denmark, and Holland.
I did a couple of sailing trips in the Caribbean on a rented catamaran with friends we piloted the boat ourselves in the British Virgin Islands, Antiqua, and Guadeloupe.
I visited Brazil twice, Chile, and Argentina. Been to Canada, Mexico several times. Spent a month in Latvia with my family (my mom is a WWII refugee from there), Estonia, Panama, Costa Rica, Turks Caicos, and Puerto Rico.
I encourage everyone to embrace world travel if you can. You will learn a lot more about our own country than you would ever know otherwise.
My mom lives with my sister and brother in law in Mancos, CO, a half day drive from Santa Fe.
I hit the ski slopes with my nephews Sam and Alex every year in Colorado.
I no longer have any family in MO, so I don't make it back to Springfield much these days. But I hope that everyone has a blast at the reunion!
Chris Whitaker Evans
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
333 Osage Ln
Pineville, MO 64856
Cell: 336-850-1013
Socials
Family
Spouse: Chuck Evans
Children
Adam Thimesch age 39
Nakia Evans age 37
Lateria Evans age 31
Dremont (DJ) Evans (deceased)
JonCharls Evans age 24
Chakeria Evans age 19
Grandkids
Five Grandkids ages 13-17
Career
Senior Manager - Workday Configuration Team: Walmart Global Tech
Vicki Woodall Ables
Contact
Email: [email protected]
Mailing Address
1072 E Pendleton Place
Springfield, MO 65810
Cell: 417-430-5212
Socials
Family
Spouse: Scott Ables
Children
Amanda Ables - 34
Audrey Ables Larson - 30
Cathryn Ables Alcorn - 27
Grandkids
Lincoln Larson - 2
Career
Personal Lines Insurance Agent: Progressive Insurance
Bio
Life has gone by so fast.
Married for 33 years to Scott Ables with three fabulous girls.
Amanda has been with her partner Kelly for 10 years. She is a chef currently working for Embassy Suites in Kansas City.
Audrey is married to Axl Larson and is mom to our grandson Lincoln. She is a regional rep for Varsity Spirit Wear.
Cathryn is married to Matt Alcorn. She is a victims advocate for the Christian County Courts System.