Biographies
Raeanne Presley
Elected in April 2007, Raeanne Presley is serving her second term as Branson's mayor. She is co-owner of Presley's Country Jubilee Theater, which was the first music theater to open on the world famous Highway 76 "strip".
Ms. Presley has over 30 years experience in the travel industry and is the immediate past chairman of the Missouri Tourism Commission. She is active in the Branson community having served on the Branson Board of Aldermen, on the Skaggs Community Health Center Board of Directors, the Springfield/Branson Airport Board and numerous other civic boards.
She and her husband Steve have three children who work and perform at the Presley theater.
Mike Booth
Mike Booth is a senior vice president of lending at Ozark Mountain Bank in Branson where he began his banking career in 1979. A lifetime resident of Taney County and graduate of Branson High School, Booth received a business degree from Missouri State University. He has served 12 years on the Branson School Board, six of those years as president. He also has been a member of the Ozark Technical College Advisory Board; Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB Community and Economic Development Committees; Taney County Community Foundation Board; and Branson/Hollister Noon Rotary Club.
Booth is married with two children and one grandchild.
Bob Simmons
Elected to the Board of Aldermen in April 2009, Bob Simmons is the owner of Table Rock Asphalt Construction Company in Branson. He has served on the Skaggs Regional Medical Center Board of Directors since 1988 and was the recipient of the Missouri Hospital Association’s 2005 Excellence in Governance Award. Simmons has provided input and direction on several Skaggs’ projects including the Skaggs Outpatient Center, Skaggs Regional Cardiac Center and Skaggs Cancer Center.
Simmons has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration and a Master’s degree in Accounting from the University of Missouri.
Cris Bohinc
Cris Bohinc is a 30-year resident of Branson who has been active in community organizations. She is currently executive director of the Downtown Branson Main Street Association. She has served on the Board of Directors of the Boys & Girls Club and as an active member of the Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador Committee. Cris serves on the Capital Improvements Committee, the Board of Directors of the Branson Senior Center, and the Advisory Council on Disabilities. She is married, and her husband is a musician at a popular Branson theater.
Sandra Williams
Sandra Williams was elected in April 2007 as an alderwoman from Ward 2. She is retired after 25 years in municipal government of which 15 years were spent as the city clerk of Branson. She has served on the Missouri City Clerks Association Board and the International Institute of Municipal Clerks Board and is a Certified Municipal Clerk and a Master Municipal Clerk. She has received the Missouri Outstanding Municipal Clerk Award. She currently serves on the Board of Aldermen's Budget and Finance Committee.
She and her husband Don have two children and seven grandchildren.
Rick Davis
Dr. Rick Davis is an optometrist and a partner in the Ozarks Family Vision Centre. He has 17 years of experience on both Branson Board of Aldermen and as chairman of the city's Planning and Zoning Commission. He served as a city aldermen from 1991-97 and on the Planning and Zoning Commission for more than 10 years, most recently as its chair. Rick has also been a member of the Taney County Community Foundation Board and served on the Skaggs Community Health Center Board of Directors from 1997-2006 including past chairman.
Rick and his family have lived in Branson for almost 30 years.
Rick Todd
Rick Todd is senior vice president of strategic planning, human resources and safety at Silver Dollar City (Herschend Family Entertainment) where he has been employed since 1969. His positions have included director of operations for Dollywood in Tennessee, general manager and corporate vice president of White Water in Branson, and vice president of corporate design and development. Todd and his team were responsible for the development and design of rides, attractions and facilities at all Herschend Family Entertainment locations. He has served on the boards of Ozark Marketing Council, Branson Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB, Country Music Association and Academy of Country Music.
He is married with two sons and one granddaughter.
Mayor & Board of Aldermen
Bob Simmons, Alderman - Ward 1
Term of Office - April 2009 to April 2011
Cris Bohinc,
Alderwoman - Ward 2
417-339-2244
crisward2@aol.com
Term of Office - April 2008 to April 2010
Sandra Williams,
Alderwoman - Ward 2
417-335-4199
nodbran@aol.com
Term of Office - April 2009 to April 2011
Rick Davis,
Alderman - Ward 3
417-334-7095
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Term of Office - April 2008 to April 2010