SVP, Community Lender
17035 State Hwy. 13, Branson West
Expertise: Business, Personal, Mortgage, and SBA Loans
As SVP and Community Lender, Simkins oversees the day-to-day operation of the Branson West, Branson Bank location, while helping customers identify, apply, and fulfill consumer and commercial loan products. He also leads the bank’s business development efforts and plays an instrumental role in the bank’s overall strategic initiatives set forth by the board of directors.
Simkins received a Bachelor of Science Degree from the College of the Ozarks in 2002. His career after college started in banking, having served three years as a lender before venturing into self-employment. In 2005, he opened his own American Family Insurance Agency in Kimberling City where he managed a successful operation for over 16 years, earning accolades such as the “American Family All American Club” (16 years) and the “AFLIC Award” (12 years). In 2022, he returned to Branson Bank, providing consumer and commercial loan support in the Stone County market in Branson West. Simkins completed Graduate School of Banking through the University of Wisconsin in 2024.
Simkins is highly involved in the Stone County community, participating in numerous civic organizations, including the Rotary Club of Table Rock Lake, Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce, Kimberling City Elks Lodge 2505, Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church in Kimberling City and serving as a board member for the Boys & Girls Club of the Ozarks. Eric enjoys hiking, boating, and following the St. Louis Cardinals. He resides in Kimberling City, is married to Adria, and they have three children.
NMLS #2274574