Abe Stamper, PMP, LSSBB

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Vice President Operations at Arning Companies, Inc.

Nixa, Missouri, United States

Overview

Abe Stamper is a transformational operations executive with over 30 years of experience, currently serving as the Vice President of Operations at Arning Companies. He is a certified Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and Project Management Professional, specializing in driving operational excellence and scalable growth across the construction, manufacturing, and financial services industries.

Based on his public communications, Abe appears to be a people-first leader who values his teams dedication and hard work. He emphasizes the importance of gratitude, collaboration, and building strong partnerships with both colleagues and customers. His leadership philosophy centers on personal connection and follow-through.

Unique fact: He successfully reduced overall project issues from 24% to approximately 3% in two years during his time as a Director at Jack Henry.

Personality Overview

Fast But Thoughtful

Risk Tolerant

Goal-Oriented

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.

Topics They Care About

Operational Excellence
His entire career is focused on process optimization, backed by Lean Six Sigma Black Belt and PMP certifications to drive efficiency and growth.
People-First Leadership
Frequently posts about his appreciation for his teams, stating that "leadership is about people, not position" and celebrating their dedication and hard work.
Strategic Partnerships
Highlights successful collaborations with major clients like Walmart and emphasizes the importance of strong relationships with installers, architects, and engineers.

Media Appearances

Abe has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Vice President Operations at Arning Companies, Inc.
7-2019 - 8-2025
Managing Director at Jack Henry
3-2011 - 7-2019
Managing Director, Enterprise Conversion Solutions & Enterprise Content Management at Jack Henry
7-2006 - 3-2011
Director, Imaging Solutions Project Office at Jack Henry
12-2003 - 7-2006
Project Manager, Silverlake Core & Corp PMO at Jack Henry

Education

General Studies from University of Central Missouri

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Exp : 33 Location : Nixa, Missouri, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President Operations at Arning Companies, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Abe

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • You can spend time on BANT (or other qualification methodology) but keep it to the point
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't get into pricing discussions early on, steer conversation towards proven results

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Abe 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 Abe

  • 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 Abe move?

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

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

You And Abe

Personality Compatibility


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