Hugh Shine ‘74
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Hugh Shine ‘74 Hugh Shine was born in Houston, TX and grew up in Navasota, TX before coming to Sam Houston State in 1970. Hugh was a Lowman Rifle at Sam Houston. He graduated and was commissioned Armor in 1974. After receiving his commission, Second Lieutenant Shine completed a basic officer course at Fort Knox, Kentucky. He was then assigned to the U.S. Army Aviation Center and School for flight training as a helicopter pilot. His active duty assignments included South Korea and Fort Hood, Texas before separating from active duty at the rank of Captain after six years of service. After leaving active duty, he continued his military service in the Texas Army National Guard. While a National Guard member, He attended the U.S. Army War College, where he completed an M.A. in strategic studies. He commanded aviation units, including the aviation brigade of the 49th Armored Division, garrisoned at Camp Mabry, Austin, Texas, and following that assignment, Hugh retired from the military at the rank of Colonel with 30 years of service. In 1983, shortly after separating from active duty and while a member of the National Guard, Hugh began a civilian career as a financial advisor in Temple, TX. He completed an M.B.A. from Baylor University and later an investment associate certificate through the executive education program of the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania. In addition to that, COL (R) Shine served from 1986-1990 in the Texas House of Representatives, representing the 55th District. He again ran for that same seat and won it in 2016 and is still serving as Representative for the 55th District. He currently resides in Temple, TX. If you have further information or would like to share a memory, please send to [email protected] .