
2026 Board of Directors

Jason Bruck
Board Chair
After serving as a board member, U.S. National Guard veteran and 21 year firefighter, Branson Fire Battalion Chief Jason Bruck was elected unanimously by the board as chairman in late 2025. Jason will continue to lead us as we serve the first responders of Taney County.

Darin Carter
Board Secretary
Medically retired 15 year Taney County Sheriff’s Department veteran, Darin has a heart full of support for those in Taney County that protect and serve on a daily basis.

Cory Roebuck
Board Member
As a former police officer and current volunteer firefighter, Cory has a heart for serving others and a passion for ensuring emergency responders are supported.

Kirk Elmquist
Board Member
Kirk loves helping people! He is incredibly honored to have the opportunity to give back to those who protect our community. Kirk has served on many charitable board of directors in his 30 plus business career in the Ozarks.

Taylor Clark
Board Member
Taylor’s enthusiasm and energy are contagious. With a degree in ministry and leadership, he ensures our Board stays focused on what truly matters.

Mark Carnes
Board Member
Retired from law enforcement, Mark has a heartfelt appreciation for today’s first responders and actively wants their families to feel supported.

Matt Baker
Board Member
As a Branson native, I am passionate about organizations who work to serve the community in this region. The Taney County 100 Club is such a strong representation of this through their objective to help surviving family members of first responders. My goal as a board member is to utilize my knowledge and expertise to further their mission at hand by ensuring we manage the resources given by donors to the best of our ability.

Sami Johnson
Board Member
Having lost her husband, David Straub, in the line of duty 34 years ago, Sami knows first hand the grief a widow goes through after loosing a first responder/spouse.

Jade Hall
Board Member
As a local business executive and daughter of a first responder, Jade lends a unique perspective on how families support first responders.
ADVISORY Board Positions

Brad Daniels
Sheriff, Taney County Sheriff’s Department
Charlie Huston
Interim Chief, Branson Fire Department

Jim Furgerson
Chief, Western Taney County Fire

Eric Schmitt
Chief, Branson Police Department

Darryl Coontz
Chief, Taney County Ambulance

Robert Stirewalt
Chief, Hollister Police Department
