Darrin McCormack

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Chief Executive Officer at Kitselas Development Corporation

Terrace, British Columbia, Canada

Overview

Darrin McCormack is the Chief Executive Officer of Kitselas Development Corporation, the business arm of the Kitselas First Nation. A Chartered Professional Accountant (CPA) and Certified Fraud Examiner (CFE), he leverages over 30 years of finance experience to lead economic growth, strategic partnerships, and negotiations for the Nation.

He was recently appointed to the 2025-26 Board of Directors for the British Columbia Economic Development Association.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Overcautious

Unexpressive

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Economic Development
As CEO, he leads the business and economic initiatives of the Kitselas First Nation, including partnerships and major industrial negotiations.
Sustainable Growth
Oversees initiatives in green energy, such as wind farms, and environmental restoration, balancing economic goals with community and ecological values.
Community Engagement
Actively communicates with community members, emphasizing that their participation and ideas are pivotal in shaping the Nation's economic future.

Media Appearances

Darrin has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2021
Chief Executive Officer at Kitselas Development Corporation
8-2020
Partner - CPA, CGA at MSLL CPA LLP
1-2021 - 9-2021
Chief Financial Officer at shishalh Nation
5-2020 - 1-2021
Deputy Director of Finance at Nisga'a Lisims Government
9-1988 - 7-2020
Partner at McCormack, Su & Company, CPA’s

Education

1983 - 1985
Associate in Commerce Diploma from Vancouver Island University

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Insights For Selling To Darrin

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Darrin is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Darrin

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Darrin move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Darrin take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Darrin

Personality Compatibility


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