Shields has a master of business administration from the University of Notre Dame and a bachelors of arts in business from Eastern Washington University. He is a licensed certified public accountant in California and is an avid outdoor sports enthusiast.
Oakley: a world brand, driven to ignite the imagination through the fusion of art and science. Building on its legacy of innovative, market-leading, premium sunglasses, the company offers a full array of products including performance apparel and accessories, prescription eyewear, footwear, watches and electronics to consumers in more than 100 countries. Trailing-12-month net sales through September 30, 2005 totaled $638.7 million and generated net income of $52.6 million.