Shannon Richards is an artist, business owner (Hay Runner), Mainer, mother, President of the Maine Crafts Association (which brings support to 600 maker members here in Maine), Vice President of the Maine Real Estate Development Association (which supports responsible development here in Maine), and committee member for the Maine Coast Heritage Trust (which helps keep the coastline accessible to me and my kids). 

She has a BFA (in Sculpture) from Syracuse University.  Shannon was born in Maine and has a strong connection to the people, the land and the sea here.  She spends her days working to create a better Maine (in her own way).  Shannon builds houses and furniture and relationships, and believes it’s her obligation to leave this world better than she found it.  She feels fortunate to be in a position, from time to time, to influence others to join her.