Public service is something Hugh Shine has always revered. He was born in Houston and grew up in Navasota, Texas, on his family?s farm in the community of Lynn Grove. He attended Sam Houston State University on a US Army ROTC scholarship, graduated with a bachelor?s degree in business administration and was commissioned 2nd Lieutenant. Upon completing his officer basic training at Ft. Knox, Kentucky, he was selected and graduated from the U.S. Army Aviation School in Ft. Rucker, Alabama, becoming a rotary-wing aviator. Shine served an overseas tour in South Korea and returned to Texas serving at Ft. Hood to complete six years of active duty before joining the Texas Army National. Shine completed 30 years of military service, received a Masters Degree in Strategic Studies from the US Army War College, was a Master Army Aviator and retired at the rank of Colonel after commanding the 49th Armored Division?s Aviation Brigade. For a full bio, visit http://shineforstaterep.com/about/
