April 19, 2018 – Michael Funk and Elisa Parker, two prominent local business people, have announced their endorsement of Shannan Moon for Nevada County Sheriff.
Michael Funk is the cofounder of United Natural Foods Inc (UNFI), a Fortune 500 company that is the main distributor for the grocery chain Whole Foods. “As an experienced business professional who believes in promoting from within, I endorse Shannan Moon for Sheriff of Nevada County. You can only fix problems when you are familiar with them. Her experience as the commander of every division of the Sheriff’s Office means she will not need months or years to learn the job. We need homegrown change, and with Shannan’s proven leadership, we will hit the ground running.”
Elisa Parker is the founder of SeeJaneDo.com, an award-winning media and events production company dedicated to empowering women. Parker highlighted Shannan’s ability to collaborate, saying “Shannan is an exceptional woman who shows up with truth and integrity. I’m grateful for her service to our county and her willingness to model the effectiveness and importance of collaboration.”
Said Shannan Moon, “I am honored to receive the support and confidence of these respected members of our business community. As your next Sheriff, I will get to work on day one with our local leaders and advocates to bring innovative, solutions-focused leadership to the Sheriff’s Office. I look forward to continuing to serve and protect our residents, our homes, and our businesses.”
Shannan has also received endorsements from Nevada County Supervisors Hall and Weston, Grass Valley Mayor Howard Levine, Vice Mayor Lisa Swarthout, the Rainbow Chamber of Sacramento, and Grass Valley Councilwoman and former Mayor Jan Arbuckle. Visit her website www.moonforsheriff2018.com for more information about her candidacy.
Shannan Moon must answer to the question about her involvement with the Tsi Akim Corporation, founded by her mother Eileen Moon and her uncle Don Ryberg. She has promised transparency and honesty during this campaign. Let’s have it, Shannan.