Heather Shannon was born in Des Moines Iowa.  Her father, a physician, moved their practice with her uncles to Beavercreek when she was age 4.

 She graduated Beavercreek High School playing volleyball and softball.  She then earned her bachelors in Political science from Wright State University and then her Juris Doctorate from University of Dayton School of law.  She moved to Bellbrook and started in practice at Stephan and Barrett in Xenia.  Heather now works at the probate court in Montgomery County as a magistrate since 2022.

 She met her husband, Nick, here in Beavercreek while he was the lead vocalist for a local band Element/Ithaca.  Nick is a graphic designer.  They have 4 children: Sophia 14 Sonya 13, Jameson 8 and Scarlett 3.  Sonya is an orange belt in Taekwondo and the 13 year old is involved in musicals and taking guitar lessons.  Heather said the coolest place she has ever been was Rome Italy.  The excellent food and ancient ruins in the modern city.  Heather enjoys painting and doing arts and crafts with the kids.  Heather is currently campaigning for the republican nomination for Greene County Probate Judge.  Her Rotary Sponsor is Dave Cusack.