Leon Shields’ thirty-year professional career includes management and operations in government municipalities and law enforcement agencies. Leon is the owner of two small businesses: Instructional Concepts, which provides safety programs ranging from those for private individuals to those aimed at commercial clients and corporations; and Music City Speed & Nostalgia, which specializes in classic cars and vintage memorabilia.

He holds roles in multiple federal, state, and local boards, including planning commissions, boards of appeals, housing authorities, and advisory boards, including DOE’s ORSSAB. Leon is active in his community by volunteering with civic organizations, mentoring high school and college students, and fundraising for charities.