Julian Shane Bell is a Shreveport native, born to Thomas and Jewel Bell in 1974.   He graduated from Trinity Heights Christian Academy in 1992 and then attended Louisiana Tech University to study engineering.  However, due to the demands of Bell Machine Company, Shane transferred to Louisiana State University in Shreveport so that he could work while continuing his college education.  He worked as an apprentice machinist until he graduated in 1999 with a Bachelor of Science degree.  Shane is married to Dana and they have three children, Madalyn Marie, Julian Blake, and Addison Claire.

Following graduation, Shane became a full time employee of Bell Machine.  He has worked in several capacities including journeyman machinist, quality control manager, fabrication coordinator,  and production control manager.  As Senior Vice President of the company, Shane is responsible for many of the day-to-day operations.  He is involved in procurement, operations, quality and customer relations.

In addition to his business activities Shane is an avid hunter and fisherman.  He enjoys hunting a variety of wild game including deer, elk and bear.  He is an active member of Ducks Unlimited.  Shane enjoys spending most of his free time in East Texas camping, hunting and fishing with his family.

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