Originally from Hawaii, Cheri settled in Northern California after graduating from Santa Clara University in 1993 with a degree in psychology. ​

Cheri has worked in the insurance industry in some capacity since 1992, starting her career in customer service for an independent broker while still in college, then switching to the carrier side as an underwriter for Mercury Insurance for 5 years. After taking a few years off to be at home with her two children, Cheri joined The Liberty Company in 2007 as a personal lines account manager. ​

Never one to miss an opportunity to expand her knowledge and skill-set, Cheri has ascended through the ranks at Liberty taking on the positions of Office Manager, Underwriting Manager, Northern California Regional Manager, Human Resource Manager, Operations Manager, Director of Corporate Operations, Chief Operations Officer, and Chief Human Resources Officer. Over more than a decade, Cheri has learned first-hand every facet of Liberty and, in her current position, is responsible for all offices and brands human resources needs, and most importantly, the company's employee engagement and culture.​

During her free time, Cheri enjoys spending time with her family, hiking, running, and relaxing at the beach.