Shawn Walker has spent 18 years working in corporate America, holding various positions in account management, corporate sales and sales management. This work kept him busy, and provided for his family, he was not necessarily fulfilled. He found fulfillment in his family, especially his children, in coaching and in his work in the ministry.

He has been blessed to serve The First Baptist Church of Wilkes-Barre, where he ministered for 11 years. There he was a part of several ministries that served the community, feeding and clothing the impoverished. He feels especially blessed to be a part of several organizations that go beyond the walls of the church and into the community. Shawn is blessed to continue to serve as the minister at Dr. Edwards Memorial church in Edwardsville.

Shawn also feels privileged to hold a seat on the Wilkes-Barre Area Schoolboard, the first African-American to be elected to the board.