Brandon Bridges is a lifelong resident of Grapeland. After graduating from Grapeland ISD, he obtained a degree in Finance from Mays Business School at Texas A&M University in College Station Texas. He then returned Grapeland where he began his career in Banking. He has worked for Prosperity Bank for the past 15 years and currently serves as the local Banking Center Manager in Grapeland, and as a Regional President for the East Texas Region of Prosperity Bank.
Brandon also represents the Grapeland Economic Development Corporation serving as a Director and Treasurer for 10+ years, as well as the Former Chairman of the Board. He has also served the Chamber of Commerce Board in several other terms, and is the 2018 Peanut Festival Chairman, a special role in which he has served the community many times in the past.
Brandon has been married to his wife Jessica for 11 years, and they have 3 young children: Cameron, Melanie, and Beau. As long time members of Grapeland Missionary Baptist Church , the family is very active in the various ministries in their church, including teaching Sunday School, leading music services, and participating and weekly bible studies.