Meet the Board
The DCO Board of Directors oversees our operations and long-term strategy. Every board member is committed to the mission of DCO and has a heart for our program participants.
Board Members
President
Melissa Higbie
Term: 2017–2024
Vice President
Greg Horton
Term: 2017–2024
Secretary
Michael Hunter
Term: 2023–2026/2029
Treasurer
Jill Coleman
Term: 2022–2028/2028
Matt Lemmon
Term: 2021–2024/2027
Cliff Nurnberg
Term: 2017–2024
Dr. Barry Brown, OD
Term: 2022–2025/2028
Lauren Haskins
Term: 2022–2025/2028
Tony Polodna
Term: 2024–2027/2030
Becky Scorse
Term: 2024–2027/2030
DCO’s Strategic Plan
We strive to be as transparent as possible about our plan for growth to help more individuals learn, contribute and thrive in the Ozarks. Please review our latest strategic plan to see our goals for the future and our strategy to achieve them.
Donate Today
If you believe in our mission of helping program participants learn, grow and thrive, please consider contributing financially. Every donation helps us provide more resources and opportunities for every program participant. We appreciate everything our donors do to help us serve the Springfield community.
Contact Us
Want to learn more about what we do? Visit our contact page to get in touch with a team member today.
