Erik Shamberger CIH CSP

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DISC Type : DS

Director, EHS, Executive Division - Global Supply Chain at THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING COMPANY

Greater Cleveland, United States

Overview

Erik Shamberger is the Director of EHS for Global Operations at Sherwin-Williams, bringing over 20 years of experience. A Certified Industrial Hygienist and Safety Professional, he holds a Masters in Safety Engineering and specializes in program development, regulatory compliance, and risk management across North American markets.

He is a collaborative professional who actively engages with his industry peers, seeking to benchmark best practices and connect at events. His interests include the US Army and NASA, reflecting a focus on large-scale, complex operational environments. People who have worked with him describe him as knowledgeable, professional, and a great manager.

Unique fact: Erik was a key member of the Plaquemines Parish Safety Branch during the Deepwater Horizon oil spill response.

Personality Overview

Long-Term Thinker

Decisive But Calm

Planner & Achiever

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

EHS Program Management
His profile highlights over 20 years of experience in successful EHS program development and management with internal and client teams.
Industrial Hygiene
As a Certified Industrial Hygienist (CIH), he has a deep background in providing IH and regulatory consultation services.
Transportation EHS
He has recently expressed a specific interest in connecting with and benchmarking against EHS peers within the transportation industry.

Media Appearances

Erik has no verified media appearances

Work History

7-2023
Director, EHS, Executive Division - Global Supply Chain at THE SHERWIN-WILLIAMS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
3-2022 - 8-2023
Global Director, EHS, Global Operations at Sherwin Williams at Sherwin-Williams
12-2015 - 3-2022
Corporate Director of Safety and Risk Control - Americas Region at Sherwin-Williams
10-2014 - 12-2015
Director Safety and Risk Control - North America at Sherwin-Williams
9-2013 - 9-2020
Curriculum Advisor - Kent State College of Public/Environmental Health at Kent State University

Education

2012 - 2016
Masters of Engineering from University of Alabama at Birmingham
1-1991 - 5-1997
MS from The University of Akron

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Insights For Selling To Erik

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them at the end if they see a strong value prop in your product; expect an honest answer
  • Suggest clear next steps with confidence, don't be vague or hesitant
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point

DONT's

  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Erik is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Erik

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Erik move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Erik take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Erik

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