Meet our crew
We’re an eclectic group of makers, innovators, architects, parents, horticulturalists, problem solvers, jokers, entrepreneurs, designers, carpenters, uncles and aunts. Collectively, we’re Hay Runner.
Shannon Richards
Founder
Born and bred in Maine, Shannon has been an artist and entrepreneur since she was young, and she’s spent the last 20+ years in the practice of designing and building.
Manifesting a life centered around creation, Shannon has produced hundreds of custom homes, commercial spaces, pieces of furniture and fixtures.
She began Hay Runner because she knew today’s system doesn’t work. Shannon saw a way to simplify the lifecycle of home ownership through buying, fixing up, designing, building, maintaining, and selling – helping people every step of the way. Today, Hay Runner breaks the mold by offering a solution that works for everyone.
Shannon is a part of the Greater Portland Board of Realtors, the Maine Association of Realtors and the National Association of Realtors.
Beyond work, Shannon passionately supports:
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as the President of the Board of Directors of the Maine Crafts Association, which has more than 600 artist members and offers retail, educational and marketing support to artists and craftspeople in Maine. In early 2020, Shannon was elected as the president of the board.
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as a Next Wave advisor to the Maine Coast Heritage Trust, which ensures public access to some of Maine’s most beautiful coastline.
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as the Vice President of the Board of Directors of the Maine Real Estate and Developers Association (MEREDA). As chair of the events committee, Shannon enthusiastically brings thoughtful and important issues to the stage.
Our TEAM
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Joe Bria
Carpenter
Joe is the guy you pick first to be on your team! Joe is a proud purple heart recipient who has been refining his carpentry skills over the years with us. He is reliable, responsible, and willing to speak up for the team. Not only that, he has a great sense of humor! In his free time, he is always on the go with his best girl Bella and spending quality time with his children, family and friends.
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Tom Bonin
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Conner Comeau
Carpenter 1
Field Support & Carpentry
Conner! So nice to have such a caring and kind guy working on our Hay Runner projects. Conner’s experience with antique windows is driving his passion for learning all aspects of construction and he brings that passion to work everyday. He is a total pleasure to work with, and we are grateful he found us!
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Brian Daggett
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Rachel Davis
Rockport Millwork Division Foreman
Rachel’s woodworking career started with wooden boat building at The Apprenticeshop then moving on to furniture making at The Center for Furniture Craftsmanship. Don’t let this fool you though, she can do it all, a true ARTIST! In her free time, she reads, cooks, sings and gardens.
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Matt Day
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Nick DeFries
Architectural Designer & Project Manager
Hay Nick! It’s so nice to have someone with Nick’s thoughtful demeanor, talent and experience guiding some of our more complicated projects. We are grateful to have Nick on our team, managing in the studio and the field. Nick is truly a problem solver and we appreciate his CAN-DO way of working. When he isn’t running with the Hay Runners, he’s running about with his better half!
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Rob Dostie
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Kelsea Dunham
Business Manager
Kelsea is the master of spreadsheets and holds the keys to the “financial farm”. Any questions about billing and / or financial operations should be directed to this sweet thing! She’s… how do you say… “In the weeds” when it comes to our numbers, and can drill into any details we need to make sure all our questions are answered. When she’s not managing the numbers for Hay Runner, she is arm wresting for charity or throwing a wedding.
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Lauren Estabrook
Carpenter 2
Field Technician, Carpentry & Tile
Hay Lauren! Great to have another experienced carpenter on our crew. Especially one that really cares about a beautiful finish, and pleased clientele. When not working Lauren likes to stay busy and hang with family.
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Ross Flannery
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Steve Frigard
Handyman Project Manager
Light Carpentry & Field Support
Steve is a maker through and through! If he has the parts he can make anything! Creative problem solver and a welcomed addition to the crew. Steve is supporting some of our favorite projects. When he's not running hay, he’s hanging in his shop - and trust me it’s rad.
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Alex Hernandez
Project Manager, Construction Estimator & Architectural Designer
Hay Alex! This guy brings so many talents to the table. Just look at that job title! Beyond work, Alex’s hobbies include fixing cars, sailing, sound engineering, theater and eating really good food.
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Isaac Hirshfeld
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Steve Jacobs
Project Manager
Steve is a hands-on PM, armed with a tool belt, who loves to mentor up and coming carpenters by being patient and understanding. His quality of work is unmatched- perfectly aligned with Hay Runner’s vision. There’s not one problem he is afraid to approach head on. In his free time, Steve loves hanging out with his daughter, family and getting dirty!
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Juan Johnson
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Robbie Lash
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Sean Lash
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Helena Leclair
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Jeff Leclair
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Tim Lewis
General Contracting Manager, Rockport
If work ethic had a leader, Tim would be it! Tim is a lifelong tradesman, bringing over 30 years of building experience to the table. If you have a problem, Tim is bound to come up with solution-and FAST. His ability to problem solve on the fly is one of his best qualities and brings great value to the Hay Team! If he’s not at work you can probably find him hunting, camping, working on a side project, or grilling and smoking some fantastic meat.
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Andrew Longpre
Carpenter 2
Carpentry, Welding & Assistant Project Manager
Hay Andrew! You rock. That’s all I can say about this guy. He brings talent, knowledge, accountability and passion to every project and every conversation. He is a valuable mentor for those of us learning and he is a true friend to anyone working in the construction space. We are so happy he found us! When Andrew isn’t running hay, he might be customizing the cab for his truck!
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Ashley Lowe
Operations/HR Manager
Often referred to as the “person you should talk to if you need something,” Ashley helps keep the Rockport office moving forward every day. While advocating for both our clients and staff, she tries to bring consistency to a constantly evolving trade. When not running hay, Ashley is gardening, puzzling, going to concerts, traveling, and spoiling her pup, Ginger.
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Terry Marsh
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Tim Martone
Assistant Designer & Sales
Architectural design, project management & sales
Tim is new to the team and we are grateful to have his positive energy and professionalism here at Hay Runner. Tim will help you understand the logistical requirements of your plan out of the gate - because we can’t build what we can’t see, so Tim is here to guild us in the initial stages of planning and make sure we are setting ourselves up for success with a strong baseline. Tim can be found selectively discussing wine and ask him if he skis in his jeans (he’s from Jersey)!!
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Mike McAllister
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Hannah Pancoe
Junior Developer
Hannah is on the Hay Runner Real Estate team, supporting our realtors and real estate clients with staging and other support!
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Travis Parker
Field Support Manager
Hay Travis! Welcome to the team. This Brunswick native’s professional roots are in custom furniture and carpentry, an amazing fit for a company that who’s roots are in furniture design. We’re stoked to hear that Travis understands Hay Runner’s vision. -
Marc Paulsen
Director of Millwork Division, Rockport
Marc is a fifth-generation woodworker with a focus on historic restoration and preservation millwork. He is best known for his uncompromising quality and attention to detail, nothing to complain about there! When he’s not at work, you might find him on the water sailing, tending to his apple orchard or cooking up something delicious.
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Scott Payson
Handyman Project Manager
Light Carpentry, Painting & Field Support
Scott is here to help! A tasker, painter and light carpenter - Scott will always solve your problem with good decision making. When Scott is not solving problems with Hay Runner, he is watching football with his gigantic family and enjoying his cats.
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Hannah Pierce
Licensed Architect
Hay Hannah! We are pumped to have someone with Hannah’s talent and personality on the Hay Runner team. She brings professionalism and friendliness to every project she manages and man… can she bowl!!! When Hannah isn’t running hay, she is often found adventuring with her better half!
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Evan Sanderson
Carpenter
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Andrew Secord
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John Shacklett
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Derek Siebert
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Kate Swayze
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Barry Swift
Carpenter
Hay Barry! If we could bottle up all that carpentry knowledge you’ve gained in your 40+ years of experience, we would all be taking a sip! He is a great mentor to have in the shop, teaching the new dogs some old tricks. Barry is equal parts kind, caring, generous and funny- in and out of the workplace. He is staying with us until retirement and we are happy to have him finish his career with the Hay Team!
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Annette Tolman
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John Tompkins
With a background in renovation and property management, John has an eye for quality and attention to detail, making him an asset not only in real estate industry, but here at Hay Runner! We’re stoked to have you on our real estate team.
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Jason Ulmer
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Wyatt Ulmer
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Cliff Wallace
Architectural Designer & Project Manager
Hay Cliff! Thank you for deciding to move to Maine and joining our Hay Runner world… You are a delight to work with every day - and your attention to detail, thoroughness and thoughtfulness are unmatched. When Cliff isn’t running hay, he is finding antique books we might like, singing in church… and trying to walk as fast as Caroline.
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Mark Williams
Carpenter 3
A lifelong builder, Mark has a knack for building more than buildings. He builds trust and thoughtfully considerate conversations with other Hay Runners and clients, alike. He was searching for a professional place to call home, and we are grateful he has chosen to hang his hat with us. His capacity for mentorship, direct yet friendly communication, and calm personality make him the perfect lead on any project.
Our circle
In addition to our Hay Runner team, we’re proud to work with a pool of talented creatives.
Our success comes from creative collaboration with exceptional designers, craftsmen, artists, builders, makers, and problem solvers. We also work directly with experts in the Maine real estate, design and construction market.
Together, these talented people help us bring our projects to life.
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ALEXANDRA ANGLE
Alexandra is an expert in Interiors
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KAZEEM LAWAL
Kazeem designs beautiful Apparel.
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KATE HOWE
Kate is an expert at 2-D Design.
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ADAM ROGERS
Adam is an expert Furniture Designer.
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CALEB JOHNSON
Caleb is an expert in Architecture.
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TRENT BELL
Trent is an expert Photographer and Videographer.
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AMALIA BUSSARD
East Pine Plant Shop Experts
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SARA KOSICKI
East Pine Plant Shop Experts
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Sadie Bliss
Sadie is an expert Business Woman
WE’RE HIRING!
