Shannon Gullickson is a life-long resident of Greater Mankato and is currently employed as the Talent Programs Director at Greater Mankato Growth. She has been very active in the Mankato community and she currently serves on the Kiwanis Holiday Lights Board of Directors and is past chair of the Greater Mankato Area United Way Board. Shannon has also served in leadership roles on other area boards including the Mankato YWCA, South Central Workforce Council, Mankato Downtown Kiwanis and Camp Patterson Inc. Shannon has also been honored as a Mankato YWCA “Woman of Distinction.”

Shannon was appointed to the Mankato Area Foundation Board of Directors in 2013. She currently serves as a member of the Granting committee.