Candidate, Arizona State Senate, District 2, 2018

Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Arizona, District 2, 2014

No caucus information on file.

Certified Coaching Professional, 2008-present

Founder, President, Kais E Systems, Incorporated, 1989-present

Certified Government Financial Manager (CGFM)

Former High School Teacher, South Carolina Public Schools

Adjunct Professor, Area Mentor, Webster University, 1999-2009

Member, American Management Association Training Council

Precinct Committeeman, Arizona Legislative District 2

Diplomat, Forensic Board of Examiners

Coach, Girls Track

Coach, Girls Volleyball

Member, Green Valley Community Church

Member, Joint Technical Education District (JTED), Pima County

Technical Liaison, P.E.O. Chapter EJ

Member Executive Board, Pima County Republican Women’s Club

Founding Member, Southern Arizona Association of Government Accountants

Member, Southern Arizona Association of Government Accountants Board

Member, Tucson Metropolitan Chamber

Member, Davis-Monthan Military Affairs Committee Executive Board, 2009-2013

Awards:

Faculty Excellence Award

Pets (include names):

Dog, Buddy

Priority Issues:

JOBS and ECONOMY
-Attract -Create -Expand

A business owner and strategic consultant, Shelley understands the importance of retaining business and attracting new business to our community. It's about JOBS, WAGES, and OPPORTUNITY.

* Attract entrepreneurs/new business
* Create "lean" regulatory agencies
* Require cost/benefit analysis for regulations
* Incentivize businesses
* Build and maintain the infrastructure

EDUCATION
-Parents -Teachers -Choices

Shelley is a former teacher, coach, and college professor -- she knows education and believes in strong schools for every community.

* Increase parent involvement
* Give teachers freedom to teach
* Innovate competitive programs
* Provide school choice
* Improve high school graduation rates
* Focus on STEM disciplines
* Fund Career/Technical Education

PUBLIC SAFETY
-Live -Work -Raise a Family

The safety of our community is a cornerstone for economic development, safe schools, businesses, and the future of Southern Arizona.

* Support our Police, Fire, EMT, and Emergency Management
* Engage the public in conversations about crime
* Protect our children; support the family unit
* Implement crime prevention initiatives
* Secure our borders