Ron Hausner
About Ron Hausner
Ron Hausner serves as the Chief Financial Officer at the National Safety Council, where he aligns financial strategies with the organization's mission to save lives. He has extensive experience in finance and leadership roles across various companies, including CDK Global, OCC, and Orion Lighting.
Current Role at National Safety Council
Ron Hausner serves as the Chief Financial Officer at the National Safety Council, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he focuses on aligning financial strategies with the organization's mission to save lives across various environments. He oversees the integration of IT and legal functions with financial operations, ensuring that the financial framework supports the organization's goals.
Previous Experience at CDK Global
Ron Hausner has extensive experience at CDK Global, formerly known as ADP Dealer Services. He worked there in various capacities, including as Sr. Director of Finance - FP&A and M&A from 2012 to 2015, Director of Accounting from 2008 to 2011, and Director of FP&A from 2006 to 2008. His roles involved strategic financial planning, mergers and acquisitions, and accounting oversight.
Finance Leadership at OCC and Orion Lighting
Hausner held the position of Vice President of Finance at OCC from 2017 to 2021. He also served as Vice President of Finance & Information Technology at Orion Lighting for 11 months in 2016 to 2017. His leadership in these roles contributed to financial management and strategic decision-making within the organizations.
Educational Background
Ron Hausner earned a Bachelor of Arts in Asian Studies from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 1988 to 1991. He later obtained a Master of Business Administration with a focus on Finance and Marketing from Tulane University's A.B. Freeman School of Business, completing his studies from 1993 to 1995.
Early Career and Financial Management Experience
Hausner began his career in finance at Quaker Oats as a Senior Financial Analyst from 1996 to 1998. He also worked as a Finance Manager at Ameritech from 1998 to 2000 and as a Consultant at Jefferson Wells from 2000 to 2004. His early experiences laid a strong foundation for his subsequent roles in finance and accounting.