Jeff Gerken

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 of the firm. Aside from selling commercial and residential real estate, his responsibilities include sales management, training and accounting.

Committed to his career, Jeff is a GRI (Graduate Realtor® Institute) Designee. GRI is a designation awarded by the Missouri Association of Realtors® to National Association of Realtors® members who have successfully completed the required 12, eight-hour courses of advanced lectures and exams held throughout the state of Missouri.

A certified Internet professional, he has completed the e-PRO training program and exam for real estate professionals, endorsed by the National Association of Realtors®. An e-PRO agent streamlines the entire transaction, from showing to closing, through a number of online tools and advanced software.

Actively involved in the local Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors®, Jeff has served on the Special Events Committee. He is currently Vice Chair of the Education Committee for which he has served the past two years. This committee is responsible for planning and implementing the continuing education and professional development of the Tri-Lakes Board of Realtors® members.

Jeff is an active volunteer for area service needs throughout the Branson area community for such organizations as the Salvation Army and Big Brothers / Big Sisters.

Currently, Jeff is heavily involved with the Hollister Chamber of Commerce and serves as a Chamber Ambassador. He is also the Membership Committee Chair, a position that is responsible for the membership drive which is the sole source of revenue for the Hollister Chamber.

A 2004 graduate of the Branson Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership program, Jeff is thoroughly familiar with Branson’s evolution, environment, community service, marketing, government, and economic development plans.