Corden Porter

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Environmental Performance & Safety Manager at Brown-Forman

Louisville, Kentucky, United States

Overview

Corden is an Environmental, Health, and Safety manager at Brown-Forman with over fifteen years of experience leading EHS programs across the US, Canada, and Mexico. A University of Louisville alumnus with Masters and Bachelors degrees in Chemical Engineering, he has deep expertise in EPA and OSHA regulations.

Based on public mentions, Corden appears to be socially active in the Louisville community, attending local events. His long-standing career in Kentucky, spanning both government and the private sector, suggests strong ties to the region.

He previously served as the Deputy Commissioner for the Kentucky Department of Labor, where he supervised over 350 state employees.

Personality Overview

Optimistic

Consensus Focused

Amiable & Agreeable

They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.

Topics They Care About

EHS Compliance
Manages comprehensive Environmental, Health, and Safety programs for 28 locations in the US, Canada, and Mexico for Brown-Forman.
Government & Policy
Served as Deputy Commissioner for the Kentucky Department of Labor and Acting Chief of Staff for the state's Environmental & Public Protection Cabinet.
Workforce Safety
As Deputy Commissioner, he presented the Governor's Safety and Health Award, highlighting his focus on creating a culture of workplace safety.

Media Appearances

Corden has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2011
Environmental Performance & Safety Manager at Brown-Forman
12-2008 - 10-2011
Manager, Environmental Performance at Brown-Forman
8-2005 - 12-2007
Deputy Commissioner at Kentucky Department of Labor
4-2006 - 10-2006
Acting Chief of Staff at Kentucky Envrionmental & Public Protection Cabinet
5-2005 - 8-2005
Governmental Compliance at Brown-Forman

Education

1986 - 1988
Masters from University of Louisville
1982 - 1986
Bachelor from University of Louisville

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Insights For Selling To Corden

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries

DONT's

  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Corden is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Corden

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Corden move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Corden take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Corden

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