Shane Williamson

Shane Williamson has a diverse work experience that spans various industries and roles. Shane most recently worked as the Director of Finance at Partners for Rural Impact, where they managed budgets for grant programs and provided guidance on financial and operational matters. Prior to that, they served as the Treasurer at Appalachian Educational Service Agency and owned their own business, AEW Enterprises, LLC, focusing on real estate investment opportunities. Shane also gained experience as a Demand Planner/Forecast Analyst at EnerSys and as a Budget Analyst at Berea College. Earlier in their career, they worked as a Personal Loan Specialist at Springleaf Financial Services, a CSR/Teller at First Commonwealth Bank, an Inside Sales Representative at PPG Industries, and a Clerk at CVS/Pharmacy.

Shane Williamson, MBA, holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree in Business Administration and Management from the University of Pikeville, which was obtained from 2013 to 2015. Shane also obtained a bachelor's degree in Business and Psychology from Eastern Kentucky University between 2008 and 2012. In 2020, Shane received a Green Belt Certification in Lean Applied to Business Processes from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. Additionally, they pursued a Grant Management Certificate from Management Concepts between 2018 and 2021, specializing in Grant Management.