Our Board

Michael Baird
Michael Baird began Kayaking in Washington State in 1998. After some thrills, spills and a few new stories he decided to take his show on the road. Michael, with wife Teri Leigh and big boy Max (our 22lbs cat) arrived in Springfield in 2005. Michael worked as a manager for HMI Fireplace Shops, while wife Teri Leigh was in Radio (Max slept and ate). Michael has had a blast rediscovering the beautiful Ozark Rivers (Both Michael and Teri Leigh went to college in Springfield) and has beena member of OMP since October 2005. Michael is a Master Naturalist volunteer for the Missouri Departmenton Conservation, a member of JRBP, Well-Fed Neighbor Alliance and Ozark Greenways. Teri Leigh is a Master Gardner through the MU Extension. Michael is a river nut who enjoys kayaking, hiking, biking promoting clean water, conservation and sustainability.

Cell:  417.209.3227
Email:  president@ozarkmtnpaddlers.org

Christy Claybaker
Christy was first introduced to the club through the Whitewater Clinic about 10 years ago when she worked at Ozark Adventures.  Finding herself surrounded by people she loved, she has been around ever since.  Finally, she decided to step up and take some club responsibility in 2008 and accepted the position as website coordinator.  Though she’s not much of a whitewater paddler, she truly enjoys being on the local rivers camping, canoeing, and hiking in the beautiful Ozarks.

Email:  website@ozarkmtnpaddlers.org
Phone:  417.766.5525