Carl DePree

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director of Retail Operations at Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services

Gainesville, Virginia, United States

Overview

Carl DePree is a retail and culinary operations leader with over 15 years of experience in food service and management. He is recognized for driving financial performance, building high-performing teams, and managing large-scale operations for companies like Chartwells and Whole Foods Market. He studied at The University of Akron.

With a demonstrated passion for food, Carl values creating high-quality product experiences and outstanding service. His interests suggest an appreciation for cultural institutions and travel, having previously followed organizations like the Smithsonian Enterprises and Hilton.

He successfully facilitated the opening of a 70, 000 sq. ft. flagship Whole Foods Market in the Washington D. C. metro, hiring and training over 350 team members.

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Believer

Imaginative

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Large-Scale Retail
He has managed stores with annual volumes of $70M and led the opening of a 70k sq. ft. flagship location in the DC metro area.
Team Development
Focuses on mentorship, inclusion, and empowerment to build high-performing teams, having managed groups of over 275 people.
Culinary Operations
His career is rooted in a self-described passion for food, emphasizing high-quality products and outstanding service in food service environments.

Media Appearances

Carl has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Director of Retail Operations at Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
5-2022 - 7-2025
Store Manager at Total Wine & More
7-2019 - 2-2022
Store Team Leader (Store Manager) at Whole Foods Market
1-2017 - 7-2019
Store Team Leader (Store Manager) at Whole Foods Market
8-2014 - 1-2017
Associate Store Team Leader (Assistant Store Manager) at Whole Foods Market

Education

1993 - 1994
General Studies from The University of Akron

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Exp : 15 Location : Gainesville, Virginia, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Retail Operations at Chartwells Higher Education Dining Services
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Insights For Selling To Carl

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t push them to make a decision too fast, let them get comfortable first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Carl is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Carl

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Carl move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Carl take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Carl

Personality Compatibility


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