Born and raised in the heart of California's wine country, Shelbi grew up immersed in her family's vineyard management business, spanning Sonoma County and Napa County. Driven by the desire to make a meaningful impact, she became a volunteer firefighter - a decision that ultimately led her to the aviation industry.

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While pursuing a career in firefighting, she realized her dream of fighting fires from the sky. She began flight training in 2020, earned an Associate of Applied Science in Aviation in 2022, and secured her first flight position in 2023. Over the next two years, she served as an aerial fire suppression copilot, gaining invaluable experience. Now, she is focused on advancing her education and expanding her certifications to fully immerse herself in the aviation industry.

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As a member of the Ninety-Nines International, Shelbi enjoys volunteering and promoting women in aviation. She plans to encourage and support potential future pilots by hosting events and presenting in classrooms. As Shelbi was not exposed to the aviation industry in her youth, she hopes to introduce young people to aviation and open their minds to the possibilities of a future in the industry.

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In her free time, she loves hiking, kayaking, playing sports, and flying. As a passionate traveler and avid learner, she is intrigued by intelligence and diversity, thriving on meaningful conversations. Her adventurous spirit and dedication to excellence shine through in every aspect of her personal and professional journey.

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Her goals at PacTex include delivering an exceptional client experience and creating a lasting legacy within the company. She enjoys incorporating her knowledge from growing up in a small family business to her role as a broker. You can expect honesty, integrity, adequate communication, to receive what is advertised, and the care she would expect as a client herself. Shelbi values the development of long-lasting professional relationships and looks forward to meeting you.