What is VisionCon?
Mission Statement:
VisionCon, INC is a 501(3)c nonprofit organization with a passionate belief that we all have a responsibility to contribute charitable activities to help improve the local community.
About VisionCon:
Originally founded in 1990, today VisionCon is Southwest Missouri's premier pop culture convention. If you are a fan of it, you’ll probably find it here. This family-friendly convention features comic books, science fiction, fantasy, cosplay, live action role playing, gaming, and so much more! As a nonprofit organization solely run by volunteers, VisionCon is put on every year so that fans can get together and have some fun while also raising money for local charities. Thousands of people attend annually and we would love for you to be one of them! Join us at the Springfield Expo Center in downtown Springfield, MO, and get your geek on!
For photos of previous cons, visit VisionCon's Facebook page.
VisionCon Staff:
Get to know your Vision Con Staff. These people give countless hours to make VisionCon a wonderful experience. Don't hestitate to approach any of them if you have any questions, concerns, or ideas. They are willing to listen and help out the best they can, because without your support VisionCon would not be what it is today. Thank you for your continuing support. If you have any questions, concerns, ideas, or anything else you can e-mail the department heads directly by clicking on their names.
Board of Directors
![]() Brandon Lauthern President | ![]() Charley Norton Board of Directors | ![]() Darren Sparks Board of Directors |
![]() Keith Davis Board of Directors | ![]() Michael Decker Board of Directors | ![]() Phyllis Lynn Board of Directors |
![]() Rich O'Dell Board of Directors |
B.O.D. Minions (Staff)
![]() Fontana Young Accessibility Liaison | ![]() Josh Cullen Art Show Coordinator | ![]() Jason Bogue Artists Coordinator |
![]() Shanda Cullen Artists Manager | ![]() Amy Love Charity Manager | ![]() Andy Love Charity Manager |
![]() Clarie Campbell Children's Programming | ![]() Christine Gilbert Children's Programming Lead | ![]() Karyn O'Dell Con Book Coordinator |
![]() Bee Cook Con Book Manager | ![]() Felicia Livingston Costume Contest Manager | ![]() Scott Lewis DJ / Sound Coordinator |
![]() Alex Russ Dock Coordinator | ![]() Michael Jones Electronic Gaming Coordinator | ![]() Levi Jones Electronic Gaming Lead |
![]() Zack Wilson EMCEE / HOST | ![]() Mar Brichacek Events Manager | ![]() Shaun Wirth Exhibitors Manager |
![]() Norm Hackett Jr Floor Coordinator | ![]() Scott Lauthern Floor Coordinator | ![]() Adam Hiltbrunner Floor Manager |
![]() Tabbitha Whitelaw Guests Coordinator | ![]() David (Duncan) Blanchard Guests Logistics | ![]() Tyler Scholttman Map Manager |
![]() Lucas Waldren Marketing Manager | ![]() Troy Brown Merchandise Coordinator | ![]() Gary Schaeperkoetter Merchandise Manager |
![]() Karen Schaeperkoetter Merchandise Manager | ![]() Wes Shockley Movie Room Lead | ![]() "Misha" Horn Panels Coordinator |
![]() Mike McQuerter Photographer | ![]() Elizabeth Nicols Press Coordinator | ![]() Jeff Markus Programming Manager |
![]() Ken DuBerry Registration Manager | ![]() Christopher Hendrix Room Coordinator | ![]() Mark Fairleigh Security Manager |
![]() Deanna Rogers Powell Social Media Coordinator | ![]() Eddie Warren Sponsors Manager | ![]() Chris Taylor Sponsors Manager |
![]() Jarrod Underdown Tabletop Gaming Lead | ![]() Bethann Rice Vendor Manager | ![]() Josh Lindemann Vendors Coordinator |
![]() Bridgette Waldren Venue Liaison | ![]() Richard Shortt Volunteer Manager | ![]() "Shay" Phillips Workshops Coordinator |
Additional Helpers
THIS YEAR'S CHARITY
SPONSORS
REGISTRATION HOURS
Sat: 9am to 10pm
Sun: 9am to Noon
VENDOR HOURS
Fri: Noon to 7pm
Sat: 9am to 7pm
Sun: 9am to 3pm