Shelley Padnos grew up in the scrap processing industry as a part of the 3d generation of a family-owned business. She practiced law before joining PADNOS where she continues to serve as the Chair of the Executive Committee. She is a Past Chair of ISRI and was awarded the ISRI Lifetime Achievement Award. She and her spouse Carol are very active in their communities and in philanthropic endeavors, for which they were recognized with the Jack Chaille Award for Philanthropy by the Grand Rapids Community Foundation.