Shannon Petersen, Executive Vice President at Nevada State Bank and a board member of LVGEA, began her journey in a small Northern California town. She discovered her passion for economics and finance while studying at UC Santa Cruz. Shannon's banking career took off unexpectedly during her thesis work at the Federal Reserve Bank in San Francisco, laying the foundation for her leadership at Nevada State Bank.

In her role as Corporate Banking Manager, Shannon leads teams that provide essential financial services to large businesses across Nevada. Her focus is on loans, money management, and fraud prevention. She is dedicated to nurturing future banking leaders through educational initiatives and internal development programs.

Amid today's job market challenges, Shannon emphasizes the importance of preparing local talent from an early age and supports community sustainability efforts. She believes Nevada State Bank is crucial in shaping Southern Nevada's future by investing in the community.

Outside of work, Shannon cherishes family time, roots for local sports teams, attends concerts, and loves traveling. Her leadership is defined by passion, integrity, and mentorship. She inspires young professionals to pursue their passions and work diligently for personal and professional success.

Shannon highlights Southern Nevada's diverse opportunities beyond tourism, advocating for collaboration and celebrating community achievements while striving to enhance the region's quality of life and affordability.

Nevada State Bank:
https://www.nsbank.com/business/