Being an avid photographer and writer Shawn set out to recruit other writers to create a website that is dedicated to spreading useful, thoughtful, and encouraging information. He is an ARMY Veteran, patriot, and a human rights activist. Understanding the value of volunteering, he helped organize and run a non-profit organization that contributed to the betterment of the youth in his community. He holds a Bachelor's Degree from WVU, attended Graduate School at ETSU and has a Masters and Juris Doctor from ASL. He also is a licensed contractor and was able to secure nearly $8 million dollars worth of contracts through the Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business set-aside program. His greatest accomplishment and his guiding light is his son, Owen Carter Cosner.