Shon Barnwell served in the US Air Force for 25 years shaping organizations on five continents. Her areas of expertise include logistics, project management, on-demand training & consulting. She served in numerous executive positions and during her final tours of duty, she was responsible for all matters affecting morale, welfare, resiliency, retention, recruitment & readiness. Upon retiring in 2014, Shon launched an event planning company that plans memorable, stress-free & on budget experiences. She has planned over 400 events, managed budget portfolios of $4M & delighted over 36,000 people. Shon also delivers Leadership & Professional Development workshops to help firms develop high-performing & resilient team members. In 2026, Shon was nominated for the South Carolina Workforce Champion Award.