He obtained his bachelor's degree at Truman State University (Justice Systems) and his juris doctorate at St. Louis University School of Law. In 2000, while at Truman State, Shane participated in the Missouri State Legislature internship program, where he worked for State Senator Ted House, chairman of the Senate Education Committee and sponsor of the 1998 legislation that authorized charter schools in Missouri. Prior to joining Edward Jones, Shane was the area director for K-Life, a inter-denominational Christian youth ministry, in Kirksville, MO. Shane lives with his wife, Erin, and their three children in Lafayette Square.