Baumgartner has been in the banking industry in Springfield after graduating from Drury in 1974. She is retired from Springfield First Community Bank as a founder and Executive Vice President. She has been actively involved in the local community serving on several boards. She currently serves on the SFC Bank Board, CoxHealth Board and Community Foundation of the Ozark’s Audit Committee. While at Drury, she was a member of Pi Beta Phi, the Student Union Board and Student Ambassadors. Her husband Gary received his MBA from Drury in 1974.