Shannon is the Town Manager for the Town of Breckenridge. She was the Deputy Town Manager for seven years, and was previously the Breckenridge Police Chief. In the past 16 years with the Town, Shannon has had the opportunity to work on a number of large projects including the implementation of retail marijuana sales, broad and ongoing parking and transportation strategies, and planning for town wide fiber infrastructure. She is committed to meeting the goals of the community and town council.

Shannon currently sits on the Boards of Building Hope Summit County, The Summit Foundation, and Early Childhood Options.

Shannon holds a Master of Science degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Leadership and Executive Management from Kaplan University and a Certified Public Manager Certificate from Colorado University Denver.