Meet the Team
Branson CVB knows our city best.
As built-in tour guides and experts in the craft of meeting planning, the team will help accommodate your group and event. Get to know our team, and get started planning your ultimate meeting experience.

Samantha Gutting
Senior Vice President & Chief Sales Officer
What are your top 5 favorite things to do in Branson?
- Living life on Table Rock Lake, amazing dining, catching a great show...there’s just too many to mention!
What is your favorite outdoor team-building activity?
- Day on the lake OR a team 5K.
Contact Samantha: 417-243-2104, [email protected]

Mariya Baker
Director of Meeting and Convention Sales
What are your top 5 favorite things to do in Branson?
- Relaxing at the lake and fishing, luckily there are three gorgeous lakes in Branson area, hiking Ozarks picturesque trails, enjoying a live show and taking my kids to local attractions.
What is your favorite outdoor team-building activity?
- Kayaking down Lake Taneycomo or off-road ATV adventures.
Contact Mariya: 417-243-2109, [email protected]

Yvonne Long
Senior Sales Manager
What are your top 5 favorite things to do in Branson?
- Silver Dollar City, Mountain coasters, the little specialty shops and flea markets, being out on one of the lakes, moonshine or wine tasting.
What is your favorite outdoor team-building activity?
- One of the ziplines are great for team building! They provide lots of laughs, encouragement and interaction that you can’t get at another venue.
Contact Yvonne: 417-243-2121, [email protected]

JoAnna Curtis
Director of Destination Services & Events
What are your top 5 favorite things to do in Branson?
- Listening to live bands at the local hang outs, spending time on the lake with family and friends, hiking all of the amazing trails, watching the beautiful sunsets, and soaking in the best views ever!
What is your favorite outdoor team-building activity?
- Golf scramble or a friendly competition at the Shooting Academy!
Contact JoAnna: 417-243-2134, [email protected]
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Whether you need assistance in the event planning process or want some insights on everything Branson has to offer, reach out to one of our team members through our contact form.
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