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Born in a Navajo Hogan in Thoreau, New Mexico, Navajo Nation Vice President Shelly was born into To'aheedlinii and for Ts'ah Yisdk’idnii. His maternal grandfather is Ashiihi and his paternal grandfather is Totinii.
Graduating the top of his class from Snowflake High School, Mr. Shelly pursued higher education in Chicago, Illinois, where he received a degree in business management and certification in heavy equipment mechanics. Using his talent and skills, Mr. Shelly opened and managed his own small business on the Navajo Nation for over a decade.
Mr. Shelly began his public service as a Navajo Nation Council Delegate from Thoreau Chapter. Elected in 1991, he served as a member of the Transportation and Community Development, Economic Development, Intergovernmental Relations, and Budget/Finance Committees. Mr. Shelly also served twelve years as a McKinley County Commissioner and Chairman of the McKinley County Democrats.
After serving four years as chairman of the Navajo Nation Council Budget and Finance Committee, Mr. Shelly was elected by the Navajo people and sworn into office on January 09, 2007 as the Vice President of the Navajo Nation. |
