James F. Shea, Sr. intrigued with the possibilities of manufactured housing and sensitive to the future housing needs of the American family, started Fairmont Homes in 1971. Fairmont Homes fashioned a contemporary look for their homes and a successful company was launched. Since its inception, Fairmont has experienced tremendous success, becoming one of the largest single location facilities in the housing industry and evolving into a family of companies that produce beautiful and diverse value-packed housing.