LINDSAY ANDERSON
Office Manager
Lindsay grew up in North Central California, eventually graduating from Brooks Institute of Photography in Santa Barbara with her bachelor’s degree in Photography. She enjoys traveling, as she even spent many years living and working in Australia as a pre-school educator. Lindsay has worked in the clerical departments of Roberts & Associates, CPA’s in Roseville, California, and for Privette Law Firm in Willow Springs, Missouri. Our organization considers Lindsay to be a considerable asset, as she is tremendous with people, very organized, and keeps everyone moving in the right direction!
When Lindsay is not at work, she enjoys spending time with her husband Charles, and her two sons. Her oldest, Micah, is entering his sophomore year at Lindenwood University. Micah plays rugby for Lindenwood University on scholarship. Her youngest son, Lachlan, is entering his junior year at Willow Springs High School. Lachlan hopes to pursue his degree in engineering on a rugby scholarship as well.
KELLIE OWENS
Program Director - Quest Day Center
Kellie grew up in rural Fisk, Missouri. After graduating high school, Kellie attended Oakland City University in Oakland City, Indiana, where she obtained her BS in Psychology. After college, Kellie, and her husband Preston, moved back to Southeast Missouri where she worked as a Community Support Professional, supporting children with their behavioral health needs through targeted case management and by developing and implementing treatment plans. During her time as a CSP, Kellie was in and out of numerous schools where she developed a passion and love for individuals with special needs. Kellie then obtained her BS in Special Education and taught Special Education for six years. After teaching, Kellie worked at Generation Church in Portland, TN as the Guest Experience Pastor.
Today, Kellie and Preston reside in Dexter, MO with their four children; Mollie, Parker, Laynie, and Hallie. They love spending time as a family, typically hiking or playing disc golf if the weather cooperates.
PRESTON OWENS
Development Specialist - Quest Day Center
Preston grew up in the small Southeast Missouri town of Bernie. After graduating high school, he attended Oakland City University in Southern Indiana where he earned a Bachelor’s degree in Religious Studies. After college he and his wife returned to Southeast Missouri to serve in full-time ministry at Liberty Hill Church in Dexter. Serving as an associate pastor, Preston developed and led several ministries within the church. During their time at Liberty Hill Preston and his wife Kellie were blessed with four children. In 2018 he and his family moved to Portland, Tennessee to join the staff of Generation Church. During their time with Generation, Preston again developed and led in several areas of the church. In 2019 Generation Church was honored by Outreach Magazine as one of the top 100 Fastest Growing Churches in America making the list at #17.
Preston is a bit of a “Swiss Army Knife” who loves solving problems, building teams, leading people, and leading organizations. His desire is for all people to recognize their God-given abilities and discover the great value they bring to the world.
Preston joined the LifeQuest team in the summer of 2023. Preston, Kellie, and their four kids (Mollie, Parker, Laynie, and Hallie) live in Dexter, Missouri where they enjoy spending time together as a family.
SAVANNAH PEABODY
Program Development
A native of Sparta, MO, Savannah comes by her passion for the field honestly. With the bulk of her family building careers in the social services field from nursing to DMH, Savannah was taught early the value that people with disabilities have on this earth, and how to advocate for that value. Savannah graduated from Sparta High School in 2016, where she enjoyed participating in speech and debate, while building leadership skills serving on the student council. Upon graduation, Savannah began working on her degree at Ozarks Technical Community College in Springfield, MO, while also serving as a General Manager at a restaurant. Savannah would obtain her degree and exit food services in 2018 to begin her career in social services.
Savannah jumped into this field of work with both feet, and advanced quickly. After rising as a Team Leader for an ISL agency in Southeast Missouri, she never served in the same role for longer than a year due to her ability to raise up teams wherever she went. Savannah would eventually help the agency launch their group home and also had extensive experience working in a day habilitation setting, often beginning her work day far before the sun came up, as she assisted in transporting the supported individuals to and from the program.
Savannah’s life long goal is to leave the disabilities field better than she found it. She works tirelessly to build effective support teams, thrives on communication, and firmly believes that in order be successful in supporting the DD population we must all work together! Savannah exemplifies the phrase “leaders eat last,” as anyone that works with her can attest, their needs will always be met before her own. Savannah resides in West Plains, MO, with her husband Patrick. She and Patrick enjoy spending time with family outside of work.
KATEY SEIBER
Community RN
Katey grew up in West Plains, Missouri, where she enjoyed participating in athletic events like basketball and running activities. Upon her graduation from high school, she attended Missouri State University-West Plains. There, she earned an AS in nursing. Katey previously worked as a registered nurse (RN) at Ozark's Medical Center on the Medsurg floor. During this time Katey interacted with many different types of patients, some of those who have developmental disabilities. Katey began working at Ozarks Medical Center during college, so she has a couple years of experience under her belt working with all different types of personalities. Katey has often been around clients of LifeQuest, getting a mild experience of what it takes to provide support for these individuals.
Currently, Katey is working full time at the Howell County Health Department and about to head back to school. During her time off, she enjoys spending time with her husband Danel, running, and visiting with family.
SIDNEY WATSON
Agency ISL Staff
Sidney grew up in the West Plains area and has worked with Waivered Service Providers since 2014. Sidney has experience across the full spectrum of services but has primarily worked in the ISL setting. Sidney excels in organizational management and is a natural leader. Her many years of experience in the field combined with her innate ability to lead others has elevated her to our Agency Lead Staff. Sidney has been a part of LifeQuest Support Services since its inception, and is highly respected in the DMH community.
When Sidney is not at work, she loves spending time with her family and her two dogs, Kahuna and Kya.
WHITNEY SMITH
Agency Consultant
Whitney grew up in numerous communities in both Missouri and Indiana. In 2008, Whitney moved back with her family to West Plains, Missouri. Following her graduation from West Plains High School in 2010, Whitney attended Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri where she obtained her Bachelors of Communication Science and Disorders degree. Whitney was also awarded her Missouri state certification as a registered Speech Language Pathology Assistant. Currently, Whitney is pursuing her M.S. in Applied Behavior Analysis with plans of acquiring her BCBA (Board Certified Behavior Analyst) certification.
Whitney has much experience working with individuals with developmental disabilities. Her past roles include Shared Living Host Home provider, Shared Living Relief Home provider, as well as Community Specialist. Whitney currently lives with her husband, Clayton in the West Plains area and enjoys spending her weekends working on the family farm and spending time with her nephew, Mason.
CLAYTON SMITH
Owner/Program Manager
Clayton grew up in the rural community of West Plains, Missouri, where he enjoyed many years working in the family’s cattle operation. Upon his graduation from high school, Clayton attended Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri where he acquired his BS in Business. While in college, Clayton began working with individuals with developmental disabilities as a relief host home. It was this experience that inspired Clayton to further pursue his work in the field by becoming a full-time Host Home Shared Living provider. Clayton, and his wife Whitney, supported a very special young man with developmental disabilities in their home. It was during this time that the dream of establishing their own provider agency soon gave inspiration to LifeQuest Support Services, LLC.
Today, Clayton and Whitney reside in the West Plains area and spend their weekends working on the family farm and enjoying time with their four dogs; Reggie, Bella, Macy, and Adele. Clayton’s passion for working with registered Angus cattle is only surpassed by one thing...his love for people!