Illinois FBLA-PBL State Chair Darlene Shannon named to FBLA-PBL National Board of Directors

</element><element id="paragraph-1" type="body"><![CDATA[Darlene Shannon has been named to the national Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda (FBLA-PBL) Board of Directors for a three-year term (2011-2014).

Ms. Shannon began her involvement in the association 41 years ago as a local FBLA chapter adviser at Steeleville High School. She served as a state adviser for 16 years and as the Illinois FBLA-PBL State Chair for the past 11 years. Prior to this national board position, Shannon served on the FBLA-PBL national board of directors once before (1995-1998).

"Darlene's many years of involvement with FBLA-PBL and her depth of knowledge will serve her especially well with this new appointment," said Jean M. Buckley, FBLA-PBL president and CEO. "We are delighted to have her back on the board."

About FBLA-PBL, Inc.

Future Business Leaders of America-Phi Beta Lambda, Inc. is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) student business organization with more than a quarter million members and advisers in 6,500 active middle schools, high schools, and college chapters worldwide. Its mission is to bring business and education together in a positive working relationship through innovative leadership and career development programs. The association is headquartered in Reston, Virginia outside Washington, DC. For more information, please visit www.fbla-pbl.org.