Karla is a seasoned banking professional with over 25 years of experience in the industry. She has been a valued member of Branson Bank since 2007, beginning her career as a loan processor. In 2018, Karla transitioned to the role of Lender, where she has since become an expert in consumer and agricultural loans.

Her deep knowledge and commitment to serving the community have helped her foster strong relationships with her neighbors in Eastern Taney County. A life-long resident of Taney County, Karla is a proud graduate of Forsyth High School and remains dedicated to supporting local growth and financial success.

NMLS #1192822 / Branson Bank NMLS #422838

Branson Bank is pleased to announce the addition of Scott Jacobson as Vice President of Consumer Lending. Jacobson will oversee Consumer Lending products and services in Branson. His duties will include helping to deliver all types of consumer loan products. His past banking roles include Mortgage Assistant, Personal Banker, and Consumer Loan Officer.

“Scott comes to Branson Bank with banking experience since 2004 within our community,” said Dean Harmon, Executive Vice President. “His expertise, character, and reputation will make a tremendous impact – we are excited to have him on the Branson Bank lending team.”

Jacobson is a College of the Ozarks alum with a degree in Business Education, along with a Master’s Degree in Education from Southwest Baptist University. He will continue to serve the community through various outreach sponsored by the bank in addition to the role of past Board Member for Options Pregnancy. He is an active member of First Baptist Branson where he and his wife, Becky, enjoy the fellowship and teachings. Scott and Becky enjoy cooking, local dining, working in the yard, and spending time with friends.

NMLS# 543804 / Branson Bank NMLS #422838

Simkins oversees Commercial Lending, with an office in the Branson West Lending Center. His duties include: helping customers identify, apply, and fulfill loan products; executing loan reviews, analyses, underwriting, maintaining loan policy and attending regulatory loan audits; participating in business development; and supporting the community at large.

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 has 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).

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, Rocking Referrals Networking Group, Kimberling City Elks Lodge 2505, and Our Lady of the Cove Catholic Church in Kimberling City. He enjoys hiking, boating, watching his children play sports, and following the St. Louis Cardinals. He resides in Kimberling City and is married to Adria, and they have three children.

NMLS #2274574

Pam Jenkins joined the Branson Bank team in 2005 as a loan assistant and then in 2007 became a Loan Officer for the bank. Over the years, she was again, promoted to AVP/ Community Bank Loan Officer. With lending experience since 1992, Jenkins continues to help individuals and businesses grow, helping them gain access to the things that are important in their lives from vehicles to small business loans.

Jenkins is a lifetime resident having graduated from Hollister High School. She attended SMSU for a year and continued her education through ABA Banking Classes when offered. She has a servant’s heart, volunteering in a number of ways on behalf of her community including Jesus Was Homeless, Branson Chamber of Commerce Ambassador, as well as many organizations on behalf of the bank.

NMLS. #712309 / Branson Bank NMLS #422838

Ryan Sanders started employment with Branson Bank in May 2014 as a lender and with banking experience since 2004. Throughout his time at the bank, he has been promoted to oversee the Forsyth location with his current title of Vice-President, Community Bank Lender – growing to support all loan products that support those in the community including consumer, commercial, and agriculture loans.

Sanders is a lifelong resident of Forsyth having graduated from Forsyth High School and earning a degree in Agri-Business from College of the Ozarks. He is very involved in his community and currently serves as the President of Together Forever: A Skyler Sanders Family Foundation, Hollister Rotary Club, Member of the Hollister Chamber and Forsyth Chamber, Board Member for the Industrial Development Authority of Taney County, and Board member for Missouri Baptist Children’s Home.

NMLS #1199280 / Branson Bank NMLS #422838