Public Information

Name

Banzhaf, Shawn

Class

2026

Biography

Born in 1972 in Callaway, Nebraska, Shawn William Banzhaf served 21 years in the Army National Guard, including service in Iraq. During his time at Arizona State University, he served as president of the ASU Staff Council and on the ASU Career and Professional Development Services Advisory Board. Shawn serves as executive director of the Pat Tillman Veterans Center at ASU, supporting more than 25,000 military-connected students. He volunteers with several nonprofit organizations, serving as a board member and facilitator for First Page, a facilitator for ASU’s Trek for Vets in partnership with Huts for Vets Wilderness Therapy, and an ambassador for the Travis Manion Foundation. Shawn is the creator and author of The 5 Ls: A Practical Guide for Helping Loved Ones Heal After Trauma, designed to help individuals support loved ones struggling with post-traumatic stress disorder.