Connally-Van Trump’s banking career spans 31 years. She is active in the Kansas Bankers Association (KBA), serving on its Board of Directors from 2013-2016, graduating from its Bank Leaders of Kansas program in 2008 and the Kansas/Nebraska Schools of Banking Agricultural Lending School in 1994.

Her community service includes board involvement with the First Presbyterian Church, USD 327 Ellsworth High School Site Council, Ellsworth County Chamber of Commerce, Smoky Hill Development Corporation and Ellsworth Elementary School PTO.

Connally-Van Trump is a 2002 graduate of GSBC, and holds a bachelor’s degree in finance from Fort Hays State University.