Born and bred in Maine, Shannon has always been both an artist and and entrepreneur. She has spent the last 20+ years in the design and building industry, from crafting furniture and fixtures, to scores of custom homes and commercial spaces.

Shannon began Hay Runner because she came to understood how today’s system doesn’t work. Hay Runner simplifies the lifecycle of home ownership through buying, fixing up, designing, building, maintaining, and selling – integrating the process and helping people every step of the way.

Shannon is a part of the Greater Portland Board of Realtors, the Maine Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.

Outside of work, Shannon passionately supports Maine artists, conservation, and economic development. She has served as President of the Board of Directors of the Maine Crafts Association, which has more than 600 artist members. She is a Next Wave advisor to the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, which ensures public access to some of Maine’s most beautiful coastline. And she is the incoming President of the Board of Directors of the Maine Real Estate and Developers Association (MEREDA).

Shannon Richards

Hay Runner Founder