Shane Smedley is a United States Air Force veteran. While enlisted, he served in Air Force Space Command as an Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Electro-Mechanical Technician. After leaving the service he continued to serve in many different capacities. He currently has found a rewarding career working with special needs students. Focusing on children with autism and other developmental difficulties. Aside from being an author, he is also an artist and filmmaker. He currently hosts a podcast named Shane's America.