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Branson Bank Welcomes Tammy Kelley, VP, Controller & Operation Officer
(Branson, MO) Branson Bank extends a warm welcome with the addition of Tammy Kelley as Vice President, Controller and Operations Officer. Kelley will report to the bank’s SVP, Chief Operations Officer and will oversee the internal audit program, provide redundancies for the finance and accounting department while managing the holding company, shareholder, and board duties on behalf of the bank.
Kelley has devoted over 20 years to the banking industry, most recently serving at her previous financial institution as the EVP, Chief Financial Officer. She was responsible for the overall financial well-being of the bank, which included actively managing capital, earnings, liquidity, and sensitivity to market risk. In a previous role as Internal Auditor, she developed a comprehensive audit framework and handled shareholder relations.
“We are so excited to have Tammy join our team at Branson Bank,” said Katie Hodges, SVP, COO. “Her years of experience in banking coupled with a robust skill set and community involvement make her a great culture fit for our organization. Tammy will be an integral member of our team as we continue to grow and serve Taney and Stone counties.”
Kelley attended Missouri State University, obtaining her Business Degree. She also attended the Missouri Bankers Association School of Bank Management, the Graduate School of Banking in Madison, WI, graduated from Banking Leadership Missouri, and the Graduate School of Banking Financial Managers School.
Community involvement is important to Kelley and over her career she has served in a variety of ways. She was an active member of the Table Rock Lake Chamber of Commerce and served as an ambassador. She served on the Missouri Bankers Association’s Young Bankers Leadership Board of Directors and CFO Committee. She currently sits on the Graduate School of Banking, Banker Advisory Board. Additionally in 2015, Kelley was instrumental in the creation of the “Heroes Cup," a golf tournament through the Missouri Bankers Association that benefits veterans. The tournament committee has since raised over $120,000 in support of veterans in need.
Kelley’s hobbies include fitness, hiking, traveling, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, and spending time with friends and family.
Branson Bank is a $373 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.
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Editor Notes: Please see attached picture of Tammy Kelley, VP, Controller and Operations Officer
