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Hancock Lumber recently announced Curtis Pratt as the company’s new safety director, filling a newly created role for the Hancock Lumber team.
Bringing over 15 years of experience in safety and health leadership across a wide range of industries, including construction, shipbuilding, defense, energy production and manufacturing, Pratt will oversee safety programs companywide and lead Hancock Lumber’s safety team.
“Throughout the past 15+ years of my career, the most rewarding aspect has been the opportunity to engage with people—to better understand their perspectives, appreciate their skills and work together to make work a safer place,” says Pratt. “In fact, that is exactly what drew me to Hancock Lumber. The mission aligns perfectly with the safety culture necessary for creating meaningful impacts, where we recognize employees as human beings and seek to improve the lives of everyone who works here at Hancock. When you pair that mindset with the principle of shared leadership, it allows for the creation of a very special and unique culture in which every individual has a voice and can be empowered to take an active role in keeping themselves and their teammates safe.”
Pratt’s background also includes experience in the insurance industry, providing him with perspective on risk management, prevention and long-term sustainability. Pratt joined the Hancock Lumber team in late September 2025, traveling to locations across Maine, New Hampshire and Massachusetts.
“At Hancock Lumber, safety begins with genuinely caring for people, listening to one another, and sharing responsibility across the organization,” says Hillary Roy, chief people officer at Hancock Lumber. “Curtis brings both deep technical expertise and a genuine respect for people to this role. His approach aligns perfectly with our belief that the safest workplaces are built through trust, engagement and shared leadership. We are excited to have Curtis helping us strengthen our culture where every team member feels empowered to speak up, look out for one another and go home safe every day.”
