Amy L. Gates

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DISC Type : sdi

Chief Executive Officer at Silo

Greater Chico Area, United States

Overview

Amy Gates is the CEO of Silo Technologies, bringing over 25 years of leadership in the agriculture and ag-tech sectors. Her career includes rising from operations to President at Frontera Produce and consulting on ERP implementations and operational streamlining. She earned her degree in agricultural business from California Polytechnic State University.

Amy is a recognized leader in the produce industry, having served on several boards, including the Produce Marketing Association and the Center for Produce Safety. She is passionate about leveraging technology to solve industry challenges like food safety, traceability, and supply chain visibility.

She has been an active member of the produce community for over two decades, attending her first industry trade show in 1999.

Personality Overview

Decisive But Friendly

Friendly But Fast

Driven But Considerate

If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product  They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Agriculture Technology
As CEO of Silo, she is focused on building a leading ERP and labor management platform to simplify agriculture through technology and innovation.
Supply Chain Transformation
Her career focus has been on modernizing supply chains, enhancing visibility, and implementing food safety and traceability programs across the industry.
Industry Leadership
She has served on multiple industry boards, including the Produce Marketing Association Board of Directors and the Center for Produce Safety Board, demonstrating a commitment to industry-wide progress.

Media Appearances

Amy has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Chief Executive Officer at Silo
1-2023
Solutions Specialist at ALG Unlimited
1-2021 - 1-2023
Vice President at Greenyard
4-2018 - 10-2020
President at Frontera Produce, LTD
10-2004 - 4-2018
Vice President at Frontera Produce, LTD

Education

1996 - 1999
Bachelor's degree from California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
1994 - 1996
Associate of Science - AS from Bakersfield College

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Exp : 26 Location : Greater Chico Area, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Silo
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Insights For Selling To Amy L.

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like ‘your decision will’, ‘you will impact’ etc.
  • Mostly stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, but add some stories or anecdotes to it
  • Showcase existing customers and use case-studies to grab their attention

DONT's

  • Don't lean very heavily into providing too much information, sharing whitepapers etc.
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Amy L. is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Amy L.

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Amy L. move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Amy L. take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Amy L.

Personality Compatibility


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