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SHAWN CLEMENS, VP/ COMMERCIAL LENDER

Branson Bank Welcomes Shawn Clemens, Vice President, Commercial Lender

  For Immediate Release: July 1, 2025 (Branson, MO) Branson Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Shawn Clemens, Vice President of Commercial Lending. A native of Branson, Missouri, Clemens brings 11 years of experience in commercial banking and a strong commitment to the local community. In this role, Clemens will work closely with […]

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Katie Hodges, associate for Branson Bank, located in Branson, MO.

Katie Hodges Elevated to Executive Vice President of Branson Bank

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE June 17, 2025   Katie Hodges Elevated to Executive Vice President of Branson Bank (Branson, MO) — Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Katie Hodges to the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Operations Officer. Hodges will continue to oversee the Operations, Compliance, Accounting/ Finance, and Retail Operations departments […]

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Greg Baker, associate for Branson Bank, located in Branson, MO.

Branson Bank Promotes Greg Baker to Executive Vice President

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE May 30, 2025   Branson Bank Promotes Greg Baker to Executive Vice President (Branson, MO) — Branson Bank is pleased to announce the promotion of Greg M. Baker to the role of Executive Vice President, Chief Lending Officer. In this elevated leadership position, Baker will continue to drive the bank’s commercial lending […]

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Remembering Co-Founder, J. “Wes” Strange

  John “Wes” Wesley Strange – September 30, 1937 – May 24, 2025 Mr. John “Wes” Wesley Strange passed away on May 25, 2025.  Strange was the Co-Founder of Branson Bank.   Wes Strange started his banking career after graduating from the University of Missouri in January of 1960.  His work experience was always in […]

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2025 Scholarship Recipient, Clara Dean is joined by Greg Baker

Area Seniors Receive Branson Bank Scholarship

Each year, Branson Bank awards three, one-time, $1,000 scholarships to graduating seniors, living in Taney and Stone County, who plan to further their education in the fields of Finance or Business. The community bank promoted their scholarship opportunities through social media, area schools and within their bank locations. For 2025, all three recipients are seniors graduating […]

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Student of the Month, Hunter Pollard

Student of the Month, Hunter Pollard

Congratulations to Hunter Pollard, senior at Forsyth High School, who was selected as a Branson Bank Academic Student of the Month. Hunter currently holds a 3.9186 GPA. Hunter is involved in the Art Club, and archery. His hobbies are listening to music. Samantha Gailey, Business Career and Technical Education Teacher says, “Hunter is the perfect […]

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Branson Bank Announces HS Scholarship Application

In 2024, Branson Bank will award three (3) $1,000.00, one-time scholarships to three (3) graduating high school seniors, living in Taney or Stone County, who plan to continue studies in fields related to: Business or Finance. To access an application, visit a Branson Bank location, request one from your area HS counselor, or download one […]

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Branson Bank Academic Student of the Month 2023-2024

Congratulations to Willis Bearden, a senior at Forsyth High School, who was selected as a Branson Bank Academic Student of the Month, 2023-2024. Willis currently holds a 4.0455 GPA. Willis is involved in the National Honor Society, Varsity Tennis, Varsity Basketball, and Pep Club, as well as working at Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and volunteering at […]

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Branson Bank High School Scholarship Application

Each year, Branson Bank awards several $500.00, one-time scholarships to area graduating high school seniors, living in Taney and Stone County, who plan to continue studies in fields related to:  Business or Finance. To learn more about applying for the scholarship, click here to download the application form.

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Branson Bank Scholarship

Each year, Branson Bank awards several $500.00, one-time scholarships to area graduating high school seniors, living in Taney or Stone County, who plan to continue studies in fields related to: Business or Finance. Click Here to download the Scholarship Application.

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Lyndi Carnelison, Marketing Research Director, BB - Jon Follis, Reeds Spring Unit Director, BGCO - Patrick Stewart, Operations Director, BGCO - Bill Jones, President/ CEO, BB - Dameon Davis, Branson Program Director, BGCO - Halley Fleming, VP/ Marketing Officer, BB - Amber Kinney, Branson Program Director, BGCO

Back To School Shoe Collection Benefits Area Kids – September 10, 2020

The weeks leading up to the start of a school year can be exciting while shopping for school supplies and new clothing, which helps boost a child’s confidence while preparing them for educational success. For many families in our community, even before the pandemic, the ability to purchase required supplies, clothing or shoes, just isn’t […]

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Halley Fleming, Chief Marketing Officer at Branson Bank, working on an upcoming project soon to be released to the public with College of the Ozarks students, Dylan Ochoa and Natasha Ferkel.

Internship Program Encourages Local Career Development – March 09, 2020

With the enrollment of Spring Semester college courses, OTC and College of the Ozarks students were informed of an internship opportunity through Branson Bank. The internship, developed by the local bank, titled Test Drive, was created to educate students about the many facets of the financial industry while building relationships that encourage area college students […]

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Veteran Rise & Shine Service – Wednesday, September 22nd

In a community such as this, where values, respect, and patriotism are still held in high regard, Branson Bank is honored to recognize and celebrate six Branson Bank Veterans of the Quarter for their service to Country and Community. Each of these veterans were selected during the height of the pandemic and will now receive […]

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44th Veteran of the Quarter, Kenneth Ranger, US Marines

Kenneth Ranger was born in West Palm Beach, Florida. While in grade school from 2nd to 12th grade, Ken attended a military school and was involved in the JROTC ARMY program. Ranger served in the United States Marine Corps from 1975 to 1979. Over the course of his military service, Ranger served in San Diego, California, […]

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43rd Veteran of the Quarter, John Manning, US Army

John started as a Military Police Officer and transitioned to a Strategic Plans and Policy Officer. After 30 years, 14 household moves, and 3 deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, he retired out of the Pentagon as a Colonel. His favorite assignments were with a Joint Counterterrorism Task Force in Iraq and Afghanistan. His awards include […]

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42nd Veteran of the Quarter, Thomas, Center, US Navy/US Army

Brown Water Sailor / Military Intelligence Instructor I have relied on several narratives written about Tom to compose my thoughts about him. My husband graduated from High School in 1966 at the age of 17. Because he had to be at least 18 years old to join the military, his mother had to reluctantly approve […]

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41st Veteran of the Quarter, John Edward Harrison, US Army

At 23 years of age, John Edward Harrison was drafted into the United States Army on December 3, 1957.  His time spent in the service was shortly after the Korean War Conflict and just before Vietnam.  He went through Basic Training at Fort Carson, Colorado in Colorado Springs. After Carson, He was sent to Fort […]

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40th Veteran of the Quarter, Brian Cizek, US Army

Bryan M. Cizek enlisted in the United States Army in May of 2004 and was honorably discharged in July of 2009. He served with the 1st BN 75 Ranger Regiment, based out of the Hunter Army Airfield in Savannah, GA. The 75th Ranger Regiment is the world’s premier light infantry unity and is tasked with […]

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