He serves as the Vice President of Academic Affairs for Casper College, where he teaches sport and exercise psychology. He is board certified in school psychology and is the current president of the American Board of School Psychology. Shawn is a former president of the American Academy of School Psychology, the Wyoming Psychological Association, and the Wyoming School Psychology Association. Shawn is a scuba diving instructor. He has studied martial arts for over 40 years and holds a sixth degree black belt. He is a USA Boxing coach, referee, and judge. Shawn is a distance runner and has completed over 50 half marathons. He is the former director of the Wyoming State Games. Shawn retired from the Wyoming Air National Guard after 30 years of service.