Holly hails from Abilene, Kansas. She moved to Smithville with her family in 1993 and graduated from Smithville High School in 1998. She worked as a bank teller while pursuing a degree from Maple Woods Community College. Holly planned to be a flight attendant, but discovered a passion for banking and decided to make it her career. She has continued her professional development through the Missouri Banker’s Association Management School and is now an Assistant Vice President and Relationship Banking Branch Manager. She is also secretary of the Smithville Kiwanis Club and treasurer of the Northwest Missouri Financial Women’s group.