Lincoln Dads of Lincoln Kids
Nathan Lake
is a Copywriter at Eleanor. He’s patiently waiting for the Husker basketball team to win an NCAA tournament game and for warmer weather to enjoy family bike rides.
What is the name and age of your kid?
Broderick (11)
What do you love about being a dad?
It’s fascinating to see how his interests change as he ages. Everyone has unique talents and skills, and I think it’s important to help kids find something they enjoy and go with it. Supporting Broderick’s interests and seeing him quickly pick up something I’d consider challenging is always rewarding.
What do you love about your career?
I love getting to write stories that help people learn about the individuals and world around them. I also enjoy being part of the talented team at Eleanor – the creativity I see every day is amazing.
What are you currently reading?
Based on Broderick’s recommendation, I’m reading the Red Pyramid book series (see his review on page 12). After watching the Alien: Romulus movie, I’m in the process of rewatching everything in the Alien franchise.
What funny or sweet thing is your kid doing?
He will tell me about a new country he learned about, as well as the characteristics of its flag and something notable about the country, such as what it used to be called, what it’s known for, or how long it’s been a country.
Tell us your best Dad Joke.
What did the baseball glove say to the ball? Catch you later!
Did you hear the joke about the pop fly? Don’t worry; it’s over your head.
Kevin Belk
is a Controls Engineer at Molex and spends his free time playing disc golf and traveling to the mountains to ski.
What are the names and ages of your kids?
Devyn (20), Casey (17), Scarlett (16), Dani (15), Lincoln (13), and Zella (11)
What do you love about being a dad?
My kids are all so different. I love sharing my passions and traditions with them, from coding, to jujitsu, to skiing, to baking. Teaching them new things and seeing what resonates is a lot of fun. They also teach me a lot.
What do you love about your career?
As a kid, I took small appliances and electronics apart to figure out how they worked or to fix them. Now, as a Controls Engineer, I get to solve problems on large machines in complex systems. I like that my career involves technology, which is always advancing, so I get to continue to learn and grow.
What is your best parenting advice?
Be patient.
What is something that you are reading or watching right now?
Haha. I am reading articles and watching videos on 3D printer modifications. In particular, multicolor feed systems like the enraged rabbit feeder and the filamentous auto spooler – and also working with CAD to make parts.
What sweet things are your kids doing?
My youngest is in 6th grade and she is really leaning into who she wants to be, which includes her style, activities, and friends. She is really into Y2K grunge clothes (didn’t know that was a thing), jujitsu, theatre/singing/band, student council, getting good grades, sewing, baking, and she has a really kind friend group. I love it all.
Anthony Slivka
is a Team Lead at Lincoln Industries and loves to compete in BMX with his kiddos, run marathons, and watch The Office on repeat.
What are the names and ages of your kids?
Adrian (10) and Amaya (5)
What do you love about being a dad?
I love spending time with the kids and watching their personalities develop as they grow.
What do you love about your career?
I love that I am able to help people advance in their careers, as well as develop and improve processes while continuing to develop myself professionally.
What is your best parenting advice?
That even though we are always busy, to try and remember to slow down and enjoy the little things.
What is something that you are reading?
I am currently reading Good Energy by Casey Means, MD.
What sweet things are your kids doing?
Both kids race BMX here at Star City BMX and love doing it, Adrian also plays basketball and Amaya dances. Watching them both do something they love and have so much fun while doing it is awesome. It’s cute watching them learn new things and improve their skills, while also learning how to take losses sometimes and work with others to be better.
Tell us your best Dad Joke.
Do you know the hardest thing about learning to ride a bike? A: The road.
Dan Foy
is a Principal at Gallup who loves to bike, travel with his family, eat good food, and read.
What are the names and ages of your kids?
Michael (9) and four bonus kids, Dawson (21), Ellie (20), Miley (17), and Zoe (17).
What do you love about being a dad?
My favorite parts are when I feel like I really have the chance to connect with the kids – sharing experiences, laughing, working on projects together, having deep conversations – those moments always feel magical.
What do you love about your career?
I get to be strategic and work with smart people on challenging projects that feel important to the world.
What is your best parenting advice?
Kids spell love T-I-M-E.
What is something that you are reading or watching right now?
My wife and I are working through a series of books and movies about some of the American women expats who helped to shape the interwar cultural scene in Paris.
What funny things are your kids doing?
Our 17-year-old twins are on a bit of a British accent kick lately (“mummy, sissy”). It’s a strange and amusing development in their constant linguistic creativity, especially when they switch from that to screaming random slang words I couldn’t spell if I tried. Meanwhile, the 9-year-old has been deploying a cartoonish laugh, which I find neither cute nor funny. Hopefully, he’ll abandon that soon and start talking like a character from Harry Potter, so everyone in the house can be on the same wavelength.