PORTLAND, ME, March 27, 2025 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Shannon Richards has been inducted into Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.

Born and bred in Maine, Ms. Richards has always been both an artist and an entrepreneur. She is a creative business developer, and manager, with specialties in design, production and construction.

She founded Hay Runner, a Maine real estate, design and construction company in 2018, as the newest iteration of a 25- year career in design and building. Hay Runner has locations in Portland and Rockport, Maine, and offers anything from handyman services to fully custom new homes and millwork. As a licensed broker affiliated with Legacy Properties Sotheby's International Realty, Shannon and her team also support the sales aspects of property ownership.

Hay Runner simplifies the process for residential and boutique commercial property ownership by bringing all aspects of service in-house, and by working with a trusted circle of talented artists, architects and craftsmen to bring successful projects to fruition.

Ms. Richards is the current President of MEREDA, the Maine Real Estate and Development Association, the most recent past president of the Maine Crafts Association and an advisor to the Maine Coast Heritage Trust board of trustees.

"I have carefully and intentionally arrived at a career built on creativity, problem solving, service, transparency and innovation. I have spent nearly 25 years developing businesses, projects and relationships that support this.

She has the trust and friendship of mentors in her community, and leadership roles within a few important non-profit organizations, including the Maine Real Estate and Development Association, Maine Crafts Association and the Maine Coast Heritage Trust.

She is privileged to have children she sees as the future of her community, and she lives and loves this world for, and by, them.

She believes that humanity is transitioning quickly and needs nurturing, thoughtful compassionate focus, and dedication. "This is most readily noticeable in our built world, which is in need of immediate triage. Housing is in high demand and short supply, technology is changing our lives faster and faster each day, and we are living longer than ever before. A complex group of interdependent ideas to support, and something I think about every day," said Ms. Richards.

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