He graduated from Oneonta High School in1940. He graduated from SUNY Cobleskill with a degree in Business in 1942 he also attended Drexel Institute of Technology and Texas A&M. Mr. Shultis is a World War II veteran who served in the Armed Forces from 1943-1946. Mr. Shultis served in the Pacific Theater after graduating from OCS in 1944 at Ft. Benning, Georgia. He was one of the first groups in Japan after the atomic bombs were dropped. Upon his return, Ed continued his service to his county in the National Guard from 1948-1964. He retired at the Rank of Captain and Commanding Officer.

After World War II Mr. Shultis was a printer in the feed business as well as a Territory Manager for Allis Chalmers/New Idea Farm Machinery. Ed then began a long and interesting career in public service. He served as City Clerk in the City of Oneonta. Mr. Shultis then moved on to become the first Purchasing Agent for the City of Oneonta, where he wrote the City’s purchasing plan. When Mr. Shultis began his position as the City’s Transportation Director, he founded the Dial-A-Bus Transit System for the City of Oneonta. The system was later named the Oneonta Public Transit System by a new Transit Director. He retired from public service in 1986. Throughout his career he received numerous honors and awards including the 10th Anniversary Bus Service Award from the City of Oneonta for Devoted Service and Dedicated Leadership.

Mr. Shultis is still very active as a community leader. He was the founder and first President of the NYS Purchasing Association. He also founded MAN-to-MAN Prostate Cancer Group for the Oneonta and Cooperstown Area. Mr. Shultis is active in his church and is Elder Sunday School Superintendent. He has worked with the Boy Scouts as and Explorer Leader as well as coordinated special activities for a number of other youth groups. Mr. Shultis has been active in the Rotary Club for over 45 years. He also co-chaired a successful building drive for the Upstate Home for Children.

Mr. Shultis and his wife Freda recently celebrated their 60th Wedding Anniversary. They have two married sons Edmund & Larry, 4 Granddaughters Stephanie, Michelle, Adaline and Sarah and 2 Great-Grandsons Maci and Tanner.