Celebrating 30 Years: 30 Facts About Angela Shannon
Angela opened her agency on October 10th 1996
Angela drove drag cars from ages 16 to 30
Golf outings sponsored: too many to keep track of
Angela was raised in Plainwell, Michigan, and attended school there
She worked as a crew member for her brother’s racing team at Kalamazoo Speedway
Angela has a particular interest in insuring collector vehicles through Hagerty Classic Car Insurance
Farm insurance is one of Angela’s favorite areas of insurance
Angela was one of the founding members of the Agent Charitable Fund in 2018
Her work with the Agent Charitable Fund focuses in part on fighting food insecurity in Michigan
Angela serves on the Doe Derby committee, an initiative that helps keep deer off Michigan roads while providing lean protein to families in need
The Angela Shannon Agency has sponsored many America & Me Essay Contests for eighth-graders over the years
Angela supports the Women Who Care of Kalamazoo County
As a former 4-H participant herself, she is passionate about giving back and proudly supports local youth by purchasing their 4-H projects
In 2017, Angela won the prestigious Elton R Smith Award
Angela supports the Young Farmers in her district
She is an avid Salmon fisher
Her Monday nights in the summer are spent at Cruise In Nights at Dean Ice Cream-Plainwell
Angela’s first job was a concession worker at 131 Dragway
Her favorite color is orange
Angela’s favorite Michigan destination is Leroy, MI
Her favorite family tradition was spending Friday nights supporting her brother at the racetrack. He retired two years ago, but that will always be a favorite family memory!
Angela’s favorite season is: Fall
Her dream collector car would be any 1960’s Chevy muscle car or any 1930’s Ford Street Rods
Advice she gives first-time homeowners: expect surprise costs
Angela keeps cash on her so she can stop by roadside stands to buy fresh fruits & vegetables and anything else in season!
One of her favorite gifts she gets from clients: canned goods! She loves to get homegrown and homemade gifts from her talented clients
Favorite card game: Texas Hold ‘em
Angela is a proud Coaches vs. Cancer sponsor
Even after 30 years, Angela still attends educational and training sessions
Thirty years later, Angela is still passionate about serving the community she calls home.
