Shelley was born and raised in the Cranbrook and Kimberley area Growing up with my family enjoyed camping fishing and swimming in the many lakes the area has to offer. I attended school in Kimberley, graduating from Selkirk Secondary School. I attended the College of the Rockies, taking an office administration program. My husband and I have owned and operated a Forestry company in the Cranbrook for the last 16 years. We have raised 4 children. My son Colby is 20 years old, working full time. Karissa is 18 years old and graduating from Mount Baker this year. Ryan attends Parkland, he is 14, and Katie is 13 in Laurie School. Our family enjoys camping at Koocanusa in the summer months.