Born and raised in south-central Utah, Shawn graduated from Richfield High School in 2005, specializing in both the academic (speech & debate, student government, theater) and the athletic (football, weight training).

After an LDS mission to Mexico City, he received a dual Bachelor of Arts from Southern Utah University in 2012 with a double major in Psychology and Spanish. At SUU he worked full time, conducted research, and even ran a student club. After an initial year-long start in UVU Human Resources, Shawn works in the CAL office to support the Director and manage the details and flow of the CAL office.

Shawn is a sports fan, armchair historian, music lover, video game hobbyist and burger enthusiast.

He and his wife Kaelee (also a UVU employee) live in Orem with their dog Radar.