Annual Beaver Lake Volunteer Day Event: September 29th, 2025 Register Now
Annual Beaver Lake Volunteer Day Event: September 29th, 2025 Register Now
Annual Beaver Lake Volunteer Day Event: September 29th, 2025 Register Now
Annual Beaver Lake Volunteer Day Event: September 29th, 2025 Register Now
Rob and his wife, Perilyn, have two sons: Christian and Luke. He is an active member of the Taney County Regional Sewer District, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and also the Ozarks Technical Community College’s Advisory Board. In addition, he is an assistant scout master for Boy Scout Troop 226. He has lived in Branson since 1995 and enjoys hunting, fishing, hiking and gardening.
Patrick Cox is Co-owner and President of Starboard Corporation of Branson, MO. He manages a growing multi-faceted marine company with three marinas on Table Rock Lake. He is also Partner/Co-owner of Alterface S.A., an interactive technology company based in Brussels, Belgium, specializing in large-scale media-based attractions. Born and raised in Columbia, MO, Patrick graduated from the University of Missouri, School of Journalism in 1991. He then earned an MBA at the University of Kansas, School of Business in 1993. He has been a resident of Branson, MO for 22 years with wife, Holly. They have three sons, Patrick, Andrew, and James.
Area Involvement
Peter Herschend is a co-owner and co-founder of Herschend Family Entertainment Inc., which hosts millions of guests yearly at travel attractions in Missouri, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, Massachusetts, and Washington.
Herschend is a member of the Missouri State Board of Education, a member of the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions, a committee member of the Travel Industry Association of America, a trustee for Gordon College, and a top fundraiser for the MS-150. He was a founding member and served as the Chairman of the Board through 2019.
John Twitty retired as President and CEO of the Missouri Public Utility Alliance (MPUA) in 2025. MPUA provides services to hometown utilities in Missouri. This service capped a 40+ year career in the utility industry, including roles at Rolla (MO) Municipal Utilities and at City Utilities of Springfield (MO). He served as Executive Director of the Transmission Access Policy Study Group (TAPS) from 2011 to 2020.
Twitty served as Chair of the Board of the American Public Power Association and of The Energy Authority. He served on the Member Representatives Committee of the North American Electric Reliability Corporation and served as Chair. He served on the Board of Mercy Springfield Communities and Jordan Valley Community Health Center and served as Chair of both. He is a 1975 graduate of the University of Missouri and received a Professional Degree from the University of Missouri-Rolla in 2006.
John serves on the Board of Directors of Central Bank of the Ozarks, H2Ozarks, SWI Industrial, Springfield Workshop Foundation, Jordan Valley Community Health Center Foundation, and the Mizzou Alumni Association. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Springfield Southeast. He is married to Kris, and they live in Springfield.
Tim O’Reilly, the Chief Executive Officer of O’Reilly Hospitality Management, LLC (OHM), has practiced law in Springfield, Missouri since 1995. O’Reilly additionally continues in his capacity as partner in the Law Firm of O’Reilly, Jensen & Preston, LLC, which he helped form in 1999.
O’Reilly is also a hotel and restaurant executive and owner who has been charged with complete oversight and control of OHM properties under the Hilton, Marriott, Choice, IHG, and Wyndham flags, the Yellowstone Valley Lodge in Livingston, Montana, Houlihan’s Restaurants in Springfield and Columbia, Missouri along with several exciting new-build projects such as LEED certified Cambria Suites in Plano, Texas and Phoenix, Arizona, and a LEED certified TownePlace Suites by Marriott in Springfield, Missouri. O’Reilly and the OHM team have won multiple awards in the industry, and they strive for excellence in guest service in all properties under their management.
O’Reilly graduated from Westminster College in Fulton, Missouri in 1990 with a Bachelor’s degree in Economics, and also graduated with a Juris Doctor degree from University of Missouri-Kansas City in 1994. His most important time is spent with his wife Brooke and four wonderful children Alec, Charlie, Liam and Grace.
Michelle is a former resort owner on Table Rock Lake, where she gained firsthand experience balancing business needs with natural resource preservation, further fostering her commitment to water quality and conservation. She now serves as Marketing Manager for an SRC company in Springfield, where she promotes sustainable practices through remanufacturing industrial equipment.
Currently, Michelle is employed as a Marketing Manager for one of the SRC companies based in Springfield, Missouri. She is also active with the Missouri Department of Conservation Heritage Foundation, supporting water quality and youth education. She also represents Indian Point on the Branson Lakes Area Tourism Enhancement District Board, helping to shape strategies that highlight the region’s natural beauty and drive sustainable tourism.
With deep personal roots in the area and a professional focus on sustainability, Michelle brings valuable insight and dedication to the H2Ozarks Board.
