About Evan Mark Shelline
Evan Mark Shelline enlisted in the U.S. Navy after September 11, 2001 and made it through BUD/S. Of the roughly ten years he spent in uniform, about six were with the SEAL Teams. With SEAL Team 4 he deployed to Iraq twice. Two Combat Action Ribbons came out of that service, along with the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal and five Navy Achievement Medals.
The next chapter was at sea, in maritime security and counter-piracy. Evan directed more than 60 vessel protection operations, and none of them had a security incident. He credits that record to habits he still runs on: careful planning, clear roles, and getting the small things right every time.
Today he is the founder and president of VETTED, a service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Troy, Michigan that he co-owns with Chris Warburton. VETTED provides in-home care for veterans across Oakland, Macomb and Wayne counties and competes for federal contracts as a prime contractor, teaming with other veteran-owned businesses first.
At a glance
- Full nameEvan Mark Shelline (Evan Shelline)
- ServiceAbout a decade in the U.S. Navy, including about six years with the SEAL Teams
- UnitSEAL Team 4; two combat deployments to Iraq
- After the Navy60+ vessel protection operations, no security incidents
- TodayFounder & President, VETTED
- Home baseTroy, Michigan
Path of service
- After September 11, 2001
Enlisted in the U.S. Navy
Answered the call after the attacks and set his sights on Naval Special Warfare.
- BUD/S
Became a Navy SEAL
Completed Basic Underwater Demolition/SEAL training and joined the SEAL teams.
- About a decade
Served in the U.S. Navy
Including about six years with the SEAL Teams. He served with SEAL Team 4, including two combat deployments to Iraq. His awards include two Combat Action Ribbons, the Joint Service Commendation Medal, the Navy Commendation Medal and five Navy Achievement Medals.
- After the Navy
Maritime security and counter-piracy
Directed more than 60 vessel protection operations, none with a security incident.
- Today
Founder and president of VETTED
Leads a service-disabled veteran-owned small business in Troy, Michigan, with co-owner Chris Warburton.
The standard he builds on
Integrity
Tell people the truth, even when it costs the work.
Accountability
Own mistakes, call families directly, and document what was done.
Service
Work for the veteran in front of you, and point people to help you don't offer.
Community
Evan is a father of four and Senior Vice Commander of Sgt. Stanley F. Romanowski VFW Post 6896. He chairs the Veteran Advisory Committee at Lily Hospice, which held its first meeting on October 7, 2026, and he founded The Veteran Muster, a Veteran-only gathering that VETTED Veteran Care organizes in senior living communities across Southeast Michigan.
Elsewhere
- Writing
Essays by Evan on leadership and caring for veterans.
- Video
Interviews, talks and short clips.
- Speaking and media kit
Talk topics, booking, bios and a headshot for event organizers and journalists, at EvanShelline.net.
- Leadership bio at VETTED
- LinkedIn · X (@Evan_M_Shelline) · YouTube playlist