A New Orleans native, Shannon Wilkerson relocated to Lafayette to attend USL. After 2 years he put his education on hold to focus on owning small businesses. After owning and operating several Nightclubs and Restaurants, Wilkerson returned to ULL almost 20 years later to receive his Bachelor's Degree. Wilkerson likes to share his opinions on a wide variety of topics. Still a local business owner, Shannon resides in Lafayette with wife Elena, and son Scott.