Jerry and Sharon Connealy met at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln. After graduating in 1981, they moved back to manage the family ranch where Jerry was raised, south of Whitman, Nebraska. While Jerry and Sharon’s roles on the ranch have changed and expanded, their commitment to the production of high-quality genetics has been constant. The Connealy family has hosted a bull sale since 1968, and today have a spring and fall sale offering of around 1,000 bulls annually. Connealy Angus is committed to utilizing the best resources available in all aspects of cattle production and range management.

Dedicated to the betterment of the industry, Connealy Angus hosts numerous tours at the ranch each year, and has been a diligent supporter of the Angus Foundation. Jerry recently concluded an eight-year tenure on the Association board of directors, serving as president in 2022. Jerry and Sharon raised four kids, Jed, Ben, Hannah and Gabriel, on the ranch, and today they are sharing their passion with their nine grandchildren.