First and foremost, Shawn is a family man, married to his beautiful wife Lori for over 28 years. They have two amazing daughters, Kennedy, and Lauren and two dogs, Hallie (Yorkie) and Zenny (Chihuahua). Kennedy graduated from Grand Canyon University in 2020 with her degree in English and is now working with Shawn as a Real Estate Assistant. Lauren is currently a Junior at Grand Canyon University, living on campus while studying Behavioral Science. He and his family are residents of Forest Highlands in Flagstaff and have a second home in north Scottsdale.
Shawn was born in Florida and raised in the Northeastern plains of Colorado. He attended Nebraska Western College on a golf scholarship from 1986 to 1988. From there, he went to Ferris State University in Northern Michigan where he earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Marketing and Professional Golf Management in 1993. He became a member of the Professional Golfers Association (PGA) in 1994.
Shawn has been an integral part of luxury golf communities for the past 32 years. His career started as an Assistant Golf Professional. In 1990, he served a golf internship at The Desert Mountain Club in North Scottsdale. After graduating college, he returned to Desert Mountain and began his golf career and climb to Head Golf Pro, Director of Golf and General Manager at luxury developments around the Western United States. His involvements in high-end golf operations lead him to opportunities abroad, one of which was Loch Lomond World Invitational at Loch Lomond Golf Club, Scotland. Throughout his career, he has been blessed with the opportunity to meet countless, extraordinary and influential people, building lifelong relationships and friends.
Through his personal real estate investments and years of close interactions with high-end clientele, Shawn believed a career in high-end luxury real estate would be a perfect fit
Shawn joined the Forest Highlands real estate team in 2007 and has maintained the top producing role in the community each year, accounting for over $300 million in sales. Shawn is consistently ranked in the top five among Northern Arizona real estate professionals for sales volume and highest average price per sale.
Developing and maintaining personal and professional relationships, coupled with integrity, honesty, a diligent work ethic, and faith had offered him success in the past and are integral values he brought with him to real estate. His experiences and proven track record in the “people business” and “real estate business” ensure confidence in all of the people he encounters.
Home Types:
House, Townhouse, Lot/Land, Condo
Years of Experience:
20
Education:
- Ferris State University- Bachelor's in Marketing and Professional Golf Management
- Nebraska Western College
