Our Team

Grant Sloan – Senior Vice President

gsloan@bransonchamber.com | 417-243-2136

Grant Sloan is the Senior Vice President and has been a member of the team since June 2017. 

Grant worked as a TV news reporter for eight years before joining the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce and CVB, received his Masters in Business Administration from Harding University, and in 2020 was named one of Springfield Business Journal’s “40 Under 40.”

Please contact Grant for questions regarding chamber community initiatives and sponsorships.

Janet Minor - Director of Membership & Community Relations

jminor@bransonchamber.com | 417-699-1735

Janet Minor is the Director of Membership & Community Relations for the Branson Chamber of Commerce.  She has been employed by the Chamber since September 9, 2014.

Janet has over 25+ years of sales and sales management experience.  She traveled with her jobs at Canon USA and Panasonic USA for 17 years calling on accounts throughout the United States.

Please call Janet with questions regarding your membership, community events, getting connected in Branson or signing up new members.

Lani White - Membership Experience Manager

lwhite@bransonchamber.com | 417-243-2117

Lani is the Membership Experience Manager. Please reach out to Lani with any questions regarding the Extranet, BransonChamber.com, or any inquiries surrounding your Member Benefits.

Shelly Vorhaben - Information Specialist Manager & Lakes Area Leadership Manager

srvorhaben@bransonchamber.com | 417-243-2125

Shelly Vorhaben serves as the Information Specialists Manager at the Branson Chamber. With a focus on communication, she handles all Chamber Communications, including the Chamber Connection Newsletter, Member Service Announcements, Chamber Announcements, and assists with the Chamber's social media presence.

Shelly also oversees the prestigious Lakes Area Leadership Academy, dedicated to developing future leaders. Furthermore, she manages the Membership Listings on BransonChamber.com, ensuring members are effectively promoted.

Lakes Area Leadership Academy | Membership Business Directory Listings

JoAnna Curtis - Director of Destination Services & Events

jcurtis@bransonchamber.com | 417-243-2134

JoAnna Curtis serves as the Director of Events at the Branson/Lakes Area Chamber of Commerce, where she passionately leads the planning and execution of all Chamber-sponsored gatherings. Her mission is to craft valuable platforms that genuinely connect members, attract new visitors, and brilliantly showcase the incredible assets of the Branson/Lakes area.

Every event JoAnna orchestrates is designed to foster community, and enhance the overall experience for residents and visitors alike. Among her impressive portfolio, she plans Branson’s most prestigious event - Black Tie Gala, hosting over 800 attendees, the Annual State of the State Luncheon featuring the Governor of Missouri, the Annual Membership Luncheon, along with popular Good Morning, Branson events, Business After Hours gatherings, Brew Crews, and the annual She Leads Women's Conference.