District 2 photograph
By Shanna Le Baron
District 2 associate governmental program analyst
As the District 2 water manager, Sheri Yeomans provides and monitors water usage needs and wastewater systems. Some of her duties includes the review of monthly water usage reports, managing a variety of service contracts, and working with landscape crews to ensure proper usage of the remote irrigation control and reclaimed water systems.
Her work requires her to coordinate with the Maintenance supervisors for the Maintenance facilities and safety roadside rest areas for issues they may be having, and working with headquarters staff, the State Water Board, and other entities.
Sheri began her Caltrans career in 2010 working as a landscape maintenance worker (PI) on the Redding Landscape Crew. She was then hired full-time in 2012.
Sheri worked in an out-of-class assignment as a landscape maintenance leadworker twice, once in 2017 and then again in 2018. In 2019, Sheri was promoted to maintenance supervisor for the Redding Landscape Crew, where she worked until her most recent promotion to district water manager in 2023.
Sheri grew up in Redding and graduated from Enterprise High School in 1993. She worked for the Shasta-Trinity Forest Service as a seasona lrecreation technician for six summers. She also worked a summer marking timber in Burney.
Sheri and her husband, Tom, have been together for 19years and recently bought a home. About 6 months ago, they adopted a 3-year-old Rottweiler named Angel. They are enjoying themselves with taking Angel on walks and having playtime. Sheri and her husband also enjoy riding their Harleys, fishing, camping and traveling.
How long have you worked at Caltrans District 2?
4 years
What is your favorite food or restaurant?
Seafood
What’s the greatest bit of advice you’ve ever been given?
To do the best job I can with any task I am given
Who is your favorite cartoon character?
Foghorn Leghorn
What is your favorite movie or TV show?
John Wayne Westerns
Who is your favorite singer or band?
Johnny Cash
How are you going to spend your time when you retire?
Traveling the U.S. with my dog and husband
What is your favorite thing about working at Caltrans District 2?
All the great people that I work with and helping others