SENIOR DIRECTOR OF REAL ESTATE DEVELOPMENT

DICK’S SPORTING GOODS

Shannon Yeakel currently serves as Senior Director of Real Estate Development at DICK’S Sporting Goods. In this role, Shannon serves as the liaison for all DICK’S real estate and construction initiatives across all lines of business.

She supports all aspects of real estate from future market development planning and strategy, to site and lease negotiations. In her role, Shannon provides oversight of all external brokers, architects, engineers, and landlords to ensure the successful execution of all new properties.

Shannon joined DICK’S in 2008 and has served in a variety of leadership roles in real estate and development throughout her tenure, which include Manager of Real Estate, Senior Manager of Real Estate Development and Director of Real Estate Development. Prior to joining DICK’S, Shannon served as the Director of Community Development for Upper St. Clair Township. Early in her career, Shannon was an Urban Planner with Whitney, Bailey, Cox and Magniani an engineering consulting firm delivering projects to public and private clients throughout the US.

Shannon earned her bachelor’s degree from Indiana University of Pennsylvania and her graduate degree from the University of Pittsburgh. She was honored with an award as a Top Women in Real Estate in 2023 through the Chain Store Age publication.

Shannon recently served a 4-year term on the NA School Board. She resides in McCandless with her husband and three kids who attend the NA Schools.