Tuesday, March 31, 2026
Simkins Named President of Branson Bank
(Branson, MO) Branson Bank is pleased to announce the appointment of Eric Simkins as President. Since opening doors in March of 2000, the community bank has been guided by the leadership and vision of founders, Wes Strange and Bill Jones. As the bank's original President, Jones expanded his oversite to include Chief Executive Officer when Strange retired in 2007 and added Chairman of the Board of Directors in 2025, steering the bank through decades of growth and community impact. Jones will continue to play
