Personal History
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George Strait
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Where is Shelley from?
Wood River, NE, farm girl--3rd of 4 kids (older sister, older brother, younger brother)
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Where did Shelley get her bachelor's degree and law degree?
Doane "College" (B.A. in political science) and UNL College of Law.
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Shelley's favorite singer is ____?
My son, Aaron. Trick question. My favorite "professional" singer is George Strait - I Cross My Heart.
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Shelley and her husband, Todd, have how many children?
Two boys--Aaron, 23, and Kyle, 20. Both went to Lincoln East like their dad.
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When is George Strait's birthday?
May 18. He was born May 18, 1952--10 years and 3 days after I was born.
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How many were in Shelley's graduating class?
66
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Shelley started college with a different career aspiration. Was it a) med school, b) actuary, c) accountant, or d) agronomist?
b) actuary. I started as a math major intending to be an actuary. Calculus II killed the dream.
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Each of Shelley's sons have something unique to proclaim about themselves. What is it?
Aaron - sings lead on 3 songs on iTunes with the Bathtub Dogs. Kyle - 20-year cancer survivor!
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What is Shelley's favorite George Strait song?
Probably "You Looks So Good in Love" because in the middle of it, he sings directly to me.
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What was Shelley's first job off the farm?
Pump jockey and cashier at Wood River truck stop.
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As a law clerk during law school, what type of law did Shelley assist with: a) property law, b) energy and environmental law, c) criminal defense, or d) family law?
c) criminal defense. Really interesting, but not something I saw myself doing as a career.
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Shelley's favorite professional sports team is ____?
Kansas City Royals! Forever Royal!
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Does Shelley have any pets?
Yes, a miniature Schnauzer named Boomer. Brody before him. Mitts was our first dog when I was a kid. Many other dogs and cats on the farm. I had a horse named Pax.
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How many times has Shelley seen George Strait in concert?
Somewhere around 13 times. I'll see him in February in Vegas!
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What activities was Shelley involved in during high school?
Music (band and vocal), swing choir, cheerleading, volleyball, golf, National Honor Society
400
How long has Shelley been a member of the LES Executive Team?
28 yrs. I've worked directly for and with every CEO LES has had.
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What musical instruments can Shelley play?
Piano, flute, harmonica (sort of), recorder, kazoo, and I got pretty good at Guitar Hero.
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Why is Shelley's last name sometimes seen in various forms--Sahling-Zart, just Sahling, or just Zart?
I was "Sahling" when I started and got married a year later. My legal name is "Zart" but I kept "Sahling-Zart" professionally as a personal tribute to my parents who paid for my education and especially my dad who died just before my last year of law school.
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What brand of tractors did Shelley's family use?
John Deere! Is there another brand??
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How many national boards or committees has Shelley served on?
1. EPRI Research Advisory Council 2. APPA Board of Directors 3. Freight Rail Customer Alliance (formerly CURE) 4. Surface Transportation Board's Railroad-Shipper Transportation Advisory Council
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What is Shelley's favorite food group?
Chocolate! It's not just for breakfast anymore!
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