Olathe East High School Class of 1994

(Dec. 27, 1975 —           )

Prior to moving up the ranks in the Kansas City banking industry, Shannon left his mark on Olathe East by receiving academic honors and extracurricular awards. He was a standout with high school athletics and earned a varsity letter in one sport per season. Shannon earned a B.A. in political science in 1999 from the University of Kansas. He serves as the director of treasury services sales for First National Bank. His commitment to the Olathe community includes involvement in schools. His service to the Olathe Public Schools Foundation included president of the board in 2012, chairman of the grant committee, and fundraising efforts to support the district. Shannon served as co-chair for the 2013 Olathe Bond Task Force which won support for a fifth high school and numerous safety and security projects. Shannon was selected as a member of the 2014 Chamber of Commerce Leadership Olathe.