Shelly Turner Vice President and Trust Officer Security State Bank, Scott City Shelly Turner was born and raised on her family farm in Scott City, where she continues the family legacy as a fourth-generation farmer. Growing up, she assisted her parents with cattle work, operated the tractor, moved pipes, handled irrigation and performed many other tasks on the farm. During high school, Shelly was active in volleyball, basketball and track, graduating from Scott City High School in 1993. Shelly’s thirst for knowledge and intellectual curiosity led her to pursue higher education after high school. Her academic journey is a testament to her skill, earning several degrees: an associate degree from Garden City Community College, a bachelor’s degree from Newman University in Wichita, a master’s degree from Fort Hays State University, and a doctorate from Southwestern College in Winfield. She began her professional career in education, serving as a teacher and then as a high school principal for 19 years at Scott City High School. By 2015, Shelly felt burned out in education and ready for a change. She transitioned to a new career in the banking industry, joining Security State Bank in Scott City as a loan officer. Shelly credits her hiring to her extensive agricultural experience; she and her husband, Brett, manage a cow-calf operation and farm approximately 10,000 acres. The bank’s president reached out to her because they had been banking with Security State Bank as agricultural customers since around 2005, and they had been farming together for over 20 years. “Banking and agriculture have been a great career change for me,” Shelly said. “There is never a morning when I don’t love to get up and go to work. I can work at the bank in the morning and work in the field after lunch, and we make it work on our farm. It’s a great mix.” Shelly’s role at Security State Bank is a testament to her versatility and adaptability. While her focus has shifted from education to banking, she still maintains a solid connection to the agricultural community, lending to ag and commercial customers. In addition, she handles compliance and cash This is what a typical day on the farm looks like for Shelly: checking in on her cattle with her husband, harvesting the field, meeting with ag customers and branding her cattle. Shelly Turner, Vice President and Trust Officer, Security State Bank, Scott City. 20
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