George Harris Shanard

Background

Shanard, George Harris was born on July 30, 1926 in Bridgewater, South Dakota, United States. Son of Jacob Harris Shanard and Martha Elizabeth Findahl.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration, University South Dakota, 1950.

Career

Secretary-treasurer, Shanard, Inc., Bridgewater, 1951-1964; president, Shanard, Inc., Bridgewater, 1964-1984; chairman, Shanard, Inc., Mitchell, South Dakot, since 1984; chairman, Ramkota, Inc. Majority leader South Dakot Senate, 1988-1992. Board directors Regency Inns, Kelly Inns, Ltd.

Achievements

• George Harris Shanard has been listed as a notable state senator, entrepreneur by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

With United States Navy, 1944-1946, PTO. Member American Legion (Commander Bridgewater 1956-1957), Masons, Shriners, Jesters.

Interests

• Avocations: hunting, fishing, golf.

Connections

Married Iris Lorraine Achenbach, June 22, 1952 (divorced January 1983). Children: George III, Laurie, Kari, Heidi. Married Neva Jean Bartlett, March 10, 1984.

Father:

Jacob Harris Shanard

Mother:

Martha Elizabeth Findahl

Spouse:

Neva Jean Bartlett

Spouse:

Iris Lorraine Achenbach

child:

Kari Shanard

child:

Laurie Shanard

child:

Heidi Shanard

child:

George III Shanard