Shannon Simpson Jones is co-founder of Verb, an award-winning brand experience agency that is redefining how consumers experience and interact with brands. At Verb, Shannon leads a diverse bi-coastal team, working with clients including Airbnb, CookUnity and Amazon to produce headline-grabbing work. Shannon co-founded Verb nearly 7 years ago, and she has been on some of the industry’s largest stages including SXSW, Fast Co Innovation Festival and CultureCon. Additionally, Shannon was named to the Ad Age 40 Under 40, She Runs It: Working Mother of the Year 2023, Adweek Creative 100, and Inc. Female Founders 250 alongside co-founder Yadira Harrison. Verb was named Ad Age Experiential Agency of the Year in 2024 and an Agency Standout in 2025.