Shannon Foster

Shannon Foster is a seasoned hospitality professional with extensive experience in hotel management and operations. Currently serving as the General Manager at Dolly Parton’s Songteller Hotel with Herschend Family Entertainment since December 2024, Shannon previously held the role of Vice President of Operations at Hotel Equities from September 2023 to July 2024. Prior to that, Shannon was the Area Vice President and General Manager at HRI Lodging from February 2020 to September 2023. Additional notable positions include Corporate Director of Operations at Pivot Hotels & Resorts, General Manager at Makeready, and a significant tenure at Kimpton Hotels & Restaurants, which included various managerial roles from 2007 to 2017. Shannon's career began at Sage Hospitality Resources as Director of Operations. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Hospitality Business from Michigan State University and additional studies at the University of London.