Who We Are
Experienced. Practical. Rooted in Wisconsin Industry.
Our Story
Headquartered in Manitowoc County, Wisconsin Safety Consultants, LLC, was founded by Ryan Sharron, CSP, a safety executive with years of leadership experience in national and international companies across the manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, mining, and defense sectors.
Northeast Wisconsin is built on industry – manufacturing floors, fabrication shops, construction crews, and the people who keep them running. The nationwide shortage of experienced safety professionals has left strong industrial communities, like Manitowoc, carrying more than their share of the burden. Companies are doing everything they can, but without dedicated support, even the strongest teams can feel the strain.
Wisconsin Safety Consultants, LLC, exists to help lift the burden. A Certified Safety Professional (CSP) brings depth, structure, and executive-level insight that complements internal efforts. We stand beside new safety professionals – the EHS coordinators finding their footing, Human Resources and Operations leaders taking on safety because someone has to, and the small companies just doing their best without a dedicated role. We help them grow with confidence to navigate complex compliance needs and to build safety cultures that last.
Meet the Principal
At the center of Wisconsin Safety Consultants, LLC, is Ryan Sharron, CSP — a safety leader who believes deeply in protecting the people who keep Wisconsin’s industries moving. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Occupational Safety from the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater, where he specialized in construction safety and built the technical foundation for his career. His career has taken him through some of the most demanding environments in manufacturing, construction, shipbuilding, mining, and defense, where he earned a reputation for calm leadership, practical solutions, and measurable results.
Ryan’s approach is grounded in respect for the people doing the work. He understands the pressure on executives, supervisors, Human Resources teams, and companies trying to manage safety with limited resources. His work has helped organizations reduce incidents, strengthen culture, and build systems that make safety feel achievable.
Ryan’s track record is defined by measurable results. He has led safety programs that achieved a 70% reduction in Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR), a 100% reduction in Lost Time (LT) incidents, a 10% improvement in Experience Modification Rate (EMR), and a 20% decrease in required training time, placing his organizations well below industry averages. Earlier in his career, his teams earned both a Congressional Service Award for maintaining safe operations during the COVID‑19 pandemic and a Shipbuilders Council of America award for significant reductions in TRIR, LT, and Days Away, Restricted, or Transferred (DART). His approach blends technical compliance with executive coaching to help leaders and teams build proactive, sustainable safety systems.
After choosing Manitowoc as the place to build his family and future, Ryan founded Wisconsin Safety Consultants, LLC, to give local companies access to the level of expertise typically found only in large national organizations. His mission is simple: to stand beside the people who care about safety and help them succeed.
Our Values
Practical Safety Leadership
Solutions that fit your operations, your people, and your pace.
Integrity in Every Decision
Transparency, accuracy, and accountability in every engagement.
Partnership over Policing
Building trust and shared responsibility.
Data Driven Improvement
Measurable results that drive continuous progress.
Calm in High-Risk Moments
Steady leadership when it matters most.
Continuous Learning
Staying ahead of evolving regulations.