A Branson native and third generation Realtor®, Jeff graduated from Branson High School and attended Missouri State University in Springfield where he earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Entertainment Management. After graduation, he put this degree to work at Dolly Parton's Dixie Stampede in Branson where he was Merchandise Manager for over three years. His responsibilities included inventory tracking, ordering, concession and staff management. Jeff has a Missouri Salesperson and Broker’s license and is a partner...
Rachel was raised in Macedonia, OH along with her two sisters. She was active in sports, gymnastics, and dance throughout her school years. Dancing since the age of 2, she went on to attend Point Park University in Pittsburgh, PA where she achieved a Bachelor of Arts in Dance in only 3 years. Her dreams of singing and dancing professionally led her to Branson where Rachel has shared the stage with several talented singers, dancers, comedians, and magicians. Most recently, Rachel finished her fourth season as a performe...
Kay and her husband Duane moved to the beautiful Ozarks and have made it their home since leaving Phoenix in 1972. They opened Gerken & Associates in 1975 and have maintained their reputation as one of the leading real estate firms in Branson. An active member in the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors®, Kay served as Board President in 1991 and received the Realtor® of the Year Award in 1992. A proponent continuing real estate education, she achieved numerous designations during her career. They include, Certified Real E...
Born and raised in Independence, Iowa, his family moved to Phoenix in 1962 where his father started a successful real estate firm. After graduation from high school, Duane served in the U.S. Navy Seabees and upon returning from Vietnam, in 1971 he and his wife Kay moved to the Branson Tri-Lakes area. With a construction background, Duane started developing subdivisions and established a real estate office, Gerken & Associates in 1975 with his wife Kay. Since 1975, Duane continually furthered his real estate knowledg...
Dave Dove was born and raised in Harrison, Arkansas, where he developed a strong work ethic and a passion for serving others while working in his family’s restaurant during his teenage years. That same passion carried into his career at Big Cedar Lodge in Branson, Missouri, where he managed the renowned Devil’s Pool Restaurant and honed his dedication to creating memorable experiences. Having called Branson home for over a decade, Dave has embraced the Ozarks’ warm hospitality and unique charm. Eager to share th...
A fifth-generation Taney County resident, Greg graduated from Hollister High School and earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting from College of the Ozarks. After practicing accounting for two years, he made the life-changing decision to join the U.S. Navy. Greg was attending Officer Candidate School during the 9/11 attacks and was commissioned as a Naval Officer in October 2001. Over the next two decades, he served in nine different commands and deployed in support of multiple operations, including the war on dru...
Born in Western Oklahoma, Kamber’s roots run deep in cowboy country. She moved to Branson at age 10 and spent the next 20 years immersed in the local entertainment community, performing in numerous shows and building lasting connections. In 2011, she transitioned from the stage into the business side of the industry, serving as a Marketing Assistant and later Group Sales Manager for Dolly Parton’s Stampede. During those three years, she developed a strong foundation in marketing strategy, operations, and client ...
In 1994, Marci moved to Branson to work for the summer. Little did she know she would meet and marry her husband David and forever consider the Ozarks her home. David’s career with the United States Secret Service took their family across the country from Nebraska to Kansas, to California, and then to Oklahoma. During those years of moving and raising their children, they never stopped hoping to eventually return to the Tri-Lakes area. Marci began her real estate journey in 2005, using her own experience with relo...
Matt is originally from a small Northern California community where he grew up playing sports during the year and spent summers working as a camp counselor. After college at Sacramento State University, he launched his career selling luxury vehicles before shifting to another passion--golf. He worked at elite private golf clubs, enrolled in the PGA of America, and turned professional in 2011. This path provided the opportunity to travel and teach the game to children and beginners. After splitting time between Californ...
Michelle Varisco is a true Cornhusker who was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska as the youngest of five. After attending the University of Nebraska-Lincoln, Michelle had the opportunity to move to Branson in 2004 to start her career as a professional vocalist. Her career spanned 10 years and allowed her to perform in a variety of shows in Branson, as well as touring the United States and even performing on cruise ships for both Celebrity and Carnival Cruise Lines. During her tenure in Branson, Michelle fell in...
Meet Susan. Born and raised with one brother and two sisters, she grew up in Ozark county on her family’s homestead founded in the 1800’s. Your local girl, Susan Ewing attended Ava High School and School of the Ozarks (aka College of the Ozarks). She spent 28 years living in different parts of the country including Seattle, WA, Omaha, NE and most recently Denver, CO. After raising three kids and exploring the countryside, she yearned to be back home. The place she loves the most…the Ozark Mountains. Susan spe...
Destiny grew up in the tiny town of Stoutland, MO. Much like every girl from a small town, Destiny wanted to test out “big city life” and moved to Orlando in 2010 to intern at Walt Disney World. She specialized in guest relations until she graduated from the program in 2011 and moved back home, realizing she was no match for the fast pace of Orlando, or the Florida humidity. She does love bringing that extra hint of magic and pizzazz that she picked up during her internship into everything she does. She got h...