Prior Work with the City
Shannon Anderson has worked with the city since 2006. She started as a Human Resources Manager and was named the Director of Human Resources in 2008, before being selected as Deputy City Manager in 2019.

Education
Anderson has a Bachelor's Degree in business management with a specialization in human resources from Arizona State University. She has been a certified professional in human resources since 2000.

Responsibilities
Anderson is responsible for the public works, fire, police, risk management and human resources divisions within the City of Flagstaff.