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 strategy while playing a key role in shaping long-term business development and community engagement initiatives.

 

Since 2012, Baker has led business development and commercial lending efforts at Branson Bank, fostering lasting relationships and contributing to the bank’s steady growth. He has spent the last 32 years locally engaged in assisting many Southwest Missouri businesses in their development and expansion, incorporating many of the loan programs available to area small business owners.

 

“With over forty years of experience in the banking industry, Greg has become a trusted advisor having deep industry knowledge and an unwavering commitment to our customers and community,” said Bill Jones, CEO, Branson Bank. “Without a doubt, we have THE best business lender in the area serving on our executive team at Branson Bank.”

 

Under Baker’s leadership, the commercial lending division has seen significant year-over-year growth and has launched innovative programs supporting small business expansion in Stone and Taney Counties. Baker also serves on the bank’s Board of Directors and plays a vital role in the organization’s overall success.

 

Baker holds an undergraduate degree in Business from the University of Kansas, a master’s degree in finance from the University of Missouri-Kansas City and completed the Graduate School of Banking at LSU. He is actively involved in many area organizations including Branson Rotary Club, the Executive Board of the South-Central Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Board Member of the Western Taney County Fire District, the Taney County Partnership (TCP), Taney County Board of Equalization, Branson Lakes Area Lodging Association, and the Financial Oversite Committee for the Tourism Community Enhancement District (TCED).  Along with his family, Greg attends First Baptist Church of Branson where he serves as a Deacon and on the Stewardship Committee. Greg is married to Julie and has two adult children, Jenny and Matt.
 

Branson Bank is a $380 million asset community bank - a locally owned and controlled, state chartered financial institution with three locations in Branson, one location in Forsyth, and one location in Branson West. Branson Bank- Member FDIC, Equal Housing Lender.