Shane is originally from Emmet, NE, attending high school in O’Neill, NE (O’Neill High School). He earned his Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science from the University of Nebraska at Kearney. He earned his Doctorate of Physical Therapy from UNMC. Shane is board-certified clinical orthopaedic specialist, and he is certified in Level 2 Functional Dry Needling through EIM and is an Impact Concussion Trained physical therapist. He is a member of the American Physical Therapy Association–Nebraska Chapter. Shane serves on the Plattsmouth Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors and is involved in many community and civic activities in Cass County. In his free time, Shane enjoys spending time with his family, boating, hunting, fishing, and snow skiing.