Sheri Hanson
About Sheri Hanson
Sheri Hanson serves as the Head of Safety at Sunrun, a position she has held since 2022. With extensive experience in safety management across various industries, she has previously worked in leadership roles at Schneider Electric, Cintas, and GE, among others.
Work at Sunrun
Sheri Hanson serves as the Head of Safety at Sunrun, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing safety protocols and initiatives within the organization. Her work is conducted remotely from Colorado, where she applies her extensive experience in safety management to enhance workplace safety standards.
Previous Experience in Safety Management
Before joining Sunrun, Sheri Hanson worked at Schneider Electric as the Safety & Environment Director of U.S. Services from 2016 to 2022. In this role, she managed safety and environmental compliance across various services. Prior to that, she held the position of Sr. Regional Safety and Health Coordinator at Cintas from 2012 to 2016, focusing on safety within the West Fire and FAS Division in Denver, Colorado.
Military Background and Early Career
Sheri Hanson has a significant military background, having served in the U.S. Army as a UH60L pilot and Aviation Safety Officer from 1987 to 2001. This experience contributed to her foundational knowledge in safety management. Following her military service, she worked at GE as a Health and Safety Manager from 2002 to 2007, where she focused on safety within GE Sensing and Americas Services.
Education and Qualifications
Sheri Hanson studied at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, where she earned a Bachelor of Science in Professional Aeronautics (BSPA) with a focus on Aviation Safety. This educational background has equipped her with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in her safety management roles throughout her career.
Career Progression in Safety Roles
Throughout her career, Sheri Hanson has held various safety management positions. She worked as the Global Health and Safety Manager at Hydril for one year in 2007-2008 and as the Regional Manager for Health and Safety at Tenaris from 2007 to 2012. Her diverse experience across multiple industries has contributed to her expertise in safety management.