Shawn Jacobson
Shawn is the Regional Director of Western Operations for RMC Events where his responsibilities include the daily operational managment of two of our regional offices and their 2000+ annual events. This work entails the direct management of 5 full-time staff, 70 plus supervisors, and over 600 part-time event staff. Shawn is responsible for providing staffing plans, standard operating procedures, risk assessments, threat analyses, budgets, and direct management support for multiple clients in both the Public and Private Sectors in our Western Virginia markets which include Charlottesville, Harrisonburg, Blacksburg, and Roanoke.
Shawn holds multiple certifications through VA DCJS, AHA, National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security, and FEMA. Shawn’s strong organizational and management skills, combined with extensive hands-on experience, are true assets as he builds solid business relationships filled with mutual respect and trust. His energy and contagious enthusiasm ensure a positive experience for staff, clients, and guests alike. “On a daily basis”, Shawn explains, “I’m constantly reminded of how much can be accomplished and how well it can be done with the quality folks I get to work with here at RMC Events. Our staff truly is the difference and I’m proud to work alongside of them.”
Shawn is a native of Arlington Heights, Illinois and, prior to joining RMC Events, Shawn was a patrol officer for a small liberal arts college Safety and Security Department in PA. In addition, Shawn was a successful Sous Chef at a fast paced fine-dining establishment also in PA. Shawn and his wife currently reside in Charlottesville, Virginia with their beautiful daughter Rylie and four other furry four-legged children.
Shawn holds multiple certifications through VA DCJS, AHA, National Center for Spectator Sports Safety & Security, and FEMA. Shawn’s strong organizational and management skills, combined with extensive hands-on experience, are true assets as he builds solid business relationships filled with mutual respect and trust. His energy and contagious enthusiasm ensure a positive experience for staff, clients, and guests alike. “On a daily basis”, Shawn explains, “I’m constantly reminded of how much can be accomplished and how well it can be done with the quality folks I get to work with here at RMC Events. Our staff truly is the difference and I’m proud to work alongside of them.”
Shawn is a native of Arlington Heights, Illinois and, prior to joining RMC Events, Shawn was a patrol officer for a small liberal arts college Safety and Security Department in PA. In addition, Shawn was a successful Sous Chef at a fast paced fine-dining establishment also in PA. Shawn and his wife currently reside in Charlottesville, Virginia with their beautiful daughter Rylie and four other furry four-legged children.