I am a born again Christian who came into this world at the Air Force Academy hospital in Colorado Springs, CO on October 4th, 1973. I have been a business professional for 27 years and I relocated from Denver to Oklahoma in 2011. After 6 years in Norman, Oklahoma, I've not only made it my home town, but I also established my businesses here.  3 out of 4 of our businesses are dedicated to the health and well-being of our community. I have 2 brilliant daughters, 1 of which attends Oklahoma public schools here in Norman. They are the light of my life and a core reason why I want Oklahoma to succeed in the education sphere for which we currently fall so far behind.  

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Throughout my 27 years of experience as a business professional, I have learned that listening to the people you serve is the key to getting things accomplished. I have crafted individual, complex plans for the many diverse companies I have represented both Fortune 500 and 100, which have led to consistent; positive; and sustainable results that benefitted everyone involved. Once elected as your representative, I know together here in District 46, we will collectively craft a unique strategy that will benefit ALL of the great people of Oklahoma!

I am proud to call Oklahoma my home.  My family and I are firmly rooted in Norman, and my younger daughter attends public school here.  I love the people of our state and in our community.  I have also worked directly and indirectly with political candidates from 1997 to present to develop winning contact strategies.  At the end of the day, with my business background and real world experience coupled with high motivation to succeed, I know that the public service I provide will deliver sustained, positive results for my supporters and together we will learn, grow and succeed as Oklahomans.

Until recently I have not had a specific interest personally to be involved with state politics, however the current state of our budget and how it is impacting almost every aspect of our lives with particular attention to education, job creation and healthcare is driving me passionately to enter into public service and use the skills and talents I have been blessed with to make a difference for our district and our state!  

Thank you for taking time to browse and evaluate me for the honored position of State House Representative and giving me the opportunuty to represent you with integrity, and dedication and the absolute desire to make our district and our state the best place we possibly can. Finally, thank you for joining me on this blessed adventure which I am being called to execute.

Sincerely,

Jimmy Shannon