Shawn Parker

Shawn Parker is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in sales and event management. Currently serving as the Director of Sales for the Consumer Events Division at Emerald since January 2023, Shawn has previously held key positions in sales operations at Lodestone Events and Overland Expo from May 2019 to January 2023. Prior to these roles, Shawn was an Account Executive at Bonnier Corporation from August 2016 to April 2019 and the Show Manager/Show Director of the SAND SPORTS SUPER SHOW from October 2000 to April 2019, recognized as the world's largest sand sports expo. Shawn began a career in finance as a Savings Supervisor/Investment Specialist at Coast Federal Bank FSB, working there from August 1986 to March 1998. Shawn Parker holds a Bachelor of Business Administration in Finance from California State University, Fullerton.