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Erik A. Hanson

Sharpshooter · DISC type CD
Senior IT Manager at apree health
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Erik is an IT leader specializing in scaling and securing technology organizations within the insurance, healthcare, and private equity sectors. He has a track record of leading IT integrations for mergers, modernizing hybrid cloud environments, and driving Zero Trust architecture. He holds degrees from the University of Chicago and Loyola University Chicago.

Outside of his core IT roles, Erik has a background in writing and editing, having worked as a freelance editor. People who have worked with him consistently describe him as kind, empathetic, friendly, and supportive, highlighting his ability to balance technical infrastructure with human empathy and creativity.

He possesses a unique combination of being a high-level IT expert and a skilled writer and editor.

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Experience
18 Years
Current Role
Senior IT Manager
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Erik shows up

Precise But Practical
Thorough Evaluator
Rigorous & Demanding

They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships. They respond well to strong and respectful communication. They put a lot of effort into ensuring personal success.

Priorities

Topics Erik cares about

Zero Trust Architecture
A key focus of his recent work, aimed at improving security and efficiency across distributed teams.
IT Merger Integrations
He has recent, direct experience leading IT integrations for multiple mergers, unifying infrastructure, people, and processes for large, distributed organizations.
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Career

Work history

3-2022 - 10-2025
Senior IT Manager
apree health
5-2021 - 3-2022
IS Manager
Green Courte Partners, LLC
7-2013 - 5-2021
Information Technology Project Manager
Old Republic Professional
7-2005 - 7-2013
Claims Analyst
Chicago Underwriting Group, Inc.
11-2008 - 8-2011
Freelance Editor
WordyCo
In the press

Media appearances

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Education
2011 - 2013
MA
Loyola University Chicago
2001 - 2005
BA w/ Honors
University of Chicago
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

C

Calculativeness (C)

Calculativeness (C) reflects the degree to which a person is likely to be cautious, systematic and analytical. Those scoring high tend to emphasise quality and accuracy.

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