Virginia E. Shanks

Virginia E. Shanks is a Director at Altria Group, where she has held the position for seven years. The company is headquartered in Richmond, Virginia. Shanks is associated with several corporate entities, including Light & Wonder, EPR Properties, Penn National Gaming, Pinnacle Entertainment, Multimedia Games, and Caesars Entertainment, each with different tenures.

In terms of political affiliations, Shanks has contributed over $25,000 to various company PACs over the years, primarily to Altria. Other recipients include Harrah’s Entertainment (a subsidiary of Caesars) and Pinnacle Entertainment. It’s noted that both Caesars and Altria have 2023 CEI ratings of 100, indicating public advocacy for controversial sex and gender ideology through legislation or initiatives. Altria has also donated to the Equality PAC.

Outside of her corporate role, Shanks is actively engaged in non-profit activities. She serves as a board member for the Make-A-Wish Southern Nevada Chapter and holds the position of Marketing and PR Chair for Global Gaming Women.

Her educational background includes a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Nevada, Reno.

Regarding political contributions, Shanks has donated $500 to Republican causes and $1,050 to Democratic causes.