Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is the governing body of the organization. They establish policies, approve the annual budget, and ensure the organization continues to follow its mission and vision statements.
Directors are elected to a three-year term by the voting membership. They represent the following categories: accommodations, attractions, general business, lakes, and live shows/theaters. Three directors are appointed annually: two by the board chair and one by the City of Branson
Congratulations to the following who were elected or re-elected to serve a three-year term, beginning January 1, 2025:
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Accommodations: Raj Patel, La Quinta Inn & Suites, Steve Scherer, Hotel Grand Victorian
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Attractions: Travis Leaming, Fritz’s Adventure
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General Business: Mike Combs, Table Rock Community Bank, Joe Loth, Central Bank of Branson
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Live Shows/Theaters: Cynthia Carson, Sight & Sound Theater, Timothy Haygood, The Haygoods, Matt Petersen, The Petersens.
Officers
Dr. Rob Griffith
Chairperson
OTC-Table Rock Campus
General Business – 2024
Mike Patrick
Chair-Elect
Grand Country Music Hall
Live Shows/Theaters – 2024
Cynthia Carson
Immediate Past Chair
Sight & Sound Theatre
Attractions – 2024
Pat Cox
Treasurer
The Harbor/State Park Marina
Lakes – 2026
Cassie Cunningham
Secretary
White River Valley Electric Cooperative
General Business – 2026
Evan Bradley
Vice Chair
Evan Bradley & Associates
General Business – 2025
Mike Combs
Vice Chair
KC Nightly Rentals
Accommodations-2024
Tom Healey
Vice Chair
The Keeter Center Lodge
Accommodations-2026
Wendy White
Vice Chair
Hiltons of Branson
Accommodations-2025
Board Members
Bryan Cossiboom
Dolly Parton's Stampede
Live Shows/Theaters-2024
Steve Critchfield
Commercial One Brokers
General Business-2026
Cole Currier
Currier & Company
Chairperson’s One-Year Appointment – 2024
Katie Hodges
Branson Bank
General Business – 2024
Marshall Howden
City of Branson Alderman
City Appt.-April 2024
Joe Loth
Central Bank of Branson
Chairperson’s One-Year Appointment – 2024
General Business-2023
Bay Mourer
Nabholz Construction Company
General Business-2025
John Parker
Chateau on the Lake Resort
Accommodations – 2026
Paul Satterwhite
Ballparks of America
Attractions – 2026
Steve Scherer
Hotel Grand Victorian
Accommodations-2024
Scott Skoglund
Lodge of the Ozarks
Accommodations-2025
Brad Thomas
Silver Dollar City
Attractions-2025
Ex-Officio Members
Cathy Stepp
City Administrator
City of Branson
Dennis Wood
Chairman
Tourism Community Enhancement District Board
Rick Ziegenfuss
City Administrator
City of Hollister
Board Meeting Minutes
October 23, 2024
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Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors October 23, 2024 The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce…
September 25, 2024
- 4 minutes
Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau September 25, 2024 Board of Directors Meeting The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of…
August 28, 2024
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Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB Board of Directors Meeting August 28, 2024 The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention…
July 24, 2024
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Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors Meeting July 24, 2024 The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of…
June 26, 2024
- 4 minutes
Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB Board of Directors Meeting June 26, 2024 The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention…
April 24, 2024
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Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors Meeting April 24, 2024 Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of…
March 27 2024
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Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors March 27, 2024 The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce…
February 28 2024
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Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention & Visitors Bureau Board of Directors Meeting February 28, 2024 The Board of Directors of the…
January 24 2024
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Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB Board of Directors Meeting January 24, 2024 The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention…
December 12 2023
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Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce & CVB Board of Directors December 13, 2023 The Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and Convention…
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