Shea Parton has run the day-to-day operations of the business in downtown Los Angeles since APOLIS became a full-time project in 2007. He controls the master schedule and designates internal roles. Shea also oversees advocacy projects, the journal and key brand relationships. He holds a BA in business with a concentration in entrepreneurial finance from Point Loma University. Shea enjoys spending time with his wife Mary, reading, cycling and surfing.