2026 Board of Directors

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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

Furgerson

Jim Furgerson

Chief, Western Taney County Fire

Eric Schmitt

Chief, Branson Police Department

Darryl Coontz

Chief, Taney County Ambulance

Police Chief Bert Stirewalt

Robert Stirewalt

Chief, Hollister Police Department