Photo by Patricia Bishop Photography Mike Calsam is the co-president of J. E. Decker Construction Group and lifelong resident of Alachua County. He and his wife Justine have two young boys, Nolan (6) and Wyatt (3). Morning 5:30 a.m. Our… read more
A Day in the Life
A Day in the Life of Miguel Miranda
Miguel Miranda is the owner of Hobbytown USA. He and his wife, Kathy, have three children, Jared Austin (16), Grace Riley (11), and Addison Rose (6). 6 a.m. My alarm goes off and it is time to wake up the… read more
A Day in the Life of Kristen Cooper
Photo by Caryn Ruano at B Original Art and Photography Kristen Cooper is co-owner of Spain & Cooper Homes. She and her husband, Mike, have one son, Colton (4 ½). 6:15 a.m. Hear my husband, Mike, leaving for work and… read more
A Day in the Life of Tiffany Thomas
Tiffany Thomas is a real estate broker and business owner. She and her husband Matt Thomas have four children, Maddie (8), Lily (6) and twin boys Rhett and Davis (3). 5 a.m. Matt's alarm goes off, waking me up, too.… read more
Power Parent: Stacie Allen
Photos by Sincerely Gone Photography Program Director, UF Health ShandsCair/ARNP Wife to CHRISTOPHER, mommy to STEPSONS Todd (23) AND Thomas “Blake” (21), AND DAUGHTERS Camden Leigh (7) and Tristyn Mackenzie (5) To say that a typical day for Staccie Allen is… read more
Power Parent: Tony Espetia
Photos by Sincerely Gone Photography Realtor for Coldwell Banker M.M. Parrish and Oakmont Barry Bullard Sales Team Husband to Rachel Dad to Ethan, Ashton and Arden Maintaining a healthy balance between work and family can be tough, but Tony Espetia learned early on from his own parents that a… read more
Power Parent: Brent Henderson
Associate Professor of Linguistics at the University of Florida Husband to Valerie Lopez Henderson (wife of 16 years and pharmacist at the VA Hospital) Dad to Elijah (12) and Ethan (9) Life for Brent Henderson is definitely busy. Between his work as a professor at… read more
Hottie Dads 2016: Matt Deprospero
Matt Deprospero Systems Administrator at UFit Dad to Jared, 7, and Joel,3 What is the best part about being a dad? The best part about being a dad is waking up every morning to smiling faces. Do you have any special… read more
Hottie Dads 2016: Ashley Ghiaseddin
Ashley Ghiaseddin Neuro-Oncologist at UF Dad to Leila, 2 1/2, and Parisa, 6 months Do you have any special “dad” routines? I tuck my daughter Leila in bed every night. She gets to pick out three or four books and we also… read more
Hottie Dads 2016: Nick Giese
Nick Giese Alachua County Firefighter/Paramedic Dad to Jacob, 11, and Korinne, 9 What is the best part about being a dad? Watching your kids learn something new — and excel at it — is always so rewarding. As a dad, I want… read more
