Hancock Lumber is pleased to welcome Curtis Pratt to Team Hancock in a newly created Safety Director role, reinforcing the company’s long-standing belief that safety is not just a program—it is a shared responsibility and a way of life. In this role, Curtis will lead Hancock Lumber’s safety team and oversee safety programs company-wide, working in close partnership with team members across all locations.
His focus will include strengthening systems, supporting continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards—while always keeping people at the center of the work.
Curtis brings more than 15 years of experience in safety and health leadership across a wide range of industries, including construction, shipbuilding, defense, energy production, and manufacturing. His background also includes experience in the insurance industry, providing him with a strong perspective on risk management, prevention, and long-term sustainability. Since joining Hancock Lumber in late September, Curtis has been intentionally spending time listening and learning, traveling to Hancock’s locations throughout Maine, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts to connect with team members and better understand how safety lives on the ground each day.
In his own words, Curtis shared what drew him to Hancock Lumber:
“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. 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.”
“At Hancock Lumber, safety begins with genuinely caring for people, listening to one another, and sharing responsibility across the organization,” said 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.”
A Maine resident for nearly three decades, Curtis graduated from the University of Southern Maine and began his career in safety through hands-on experience with commercial electrical and utility projects. He has since led safety initiatives on complex civil and mechanical projects across multiple industries. Outside of work, Curtis enjoys life in Southern Maine with his wife and two children, spending free time at sporting events, hiking, camping, and exploring.
Please join us in welcoming Curtis to Team Hancock as we continue to strengthen our commitment to safety and well-being—our number one core value and the foundation of everything we do.