Shane Wootan

Shane is a native Idahoan who has lived next to and relied on the Snake River his entire life. More than a livelihood in potatoes and grains, he believes it affords us all majestic beauty, innumerable recreational opportunities, and treasured memories. River connections from his early background continue to the present day. Shane’s family continues to farm the local area. Upon completion of his degree in manufacturing engineering, Shane pursued a career in an agricultural manufacturing field, eventually ending up in east Idaho as the owner-manager of AgParts Manufacturing. His career has been one involved with various enterprises from wood furniture manufacturing to distributing fly tying materials, but the Henrys Fork has remained a focal point for his family.

Shane and his wife Sarah live in Shelley City with their 3 daughters, where he serves as Chairman for both the Shelley City Urban Renewal and the Planning and Zoning committees. Fishing and other river activities have been an integral part of their social lives. Shane is keenly aware of the hard work and dedication involved in the process of conserving this resource and he hopes to use his knowledge of local agriculture, and his lifelong connections to the people who rely upon the river for their livelihoods, to serve the watershed and HFF community.