Deona Gildehaus

Visionary
DISC Type : Ds

Founder/ CEO at HIVE Contracting Group

Kansas City Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Deona Gildehaus is the Founder and CEO of HIVE Contracting Group, a firm specializing in complex commercial and residential projects. With certifications as a Landscape Industry Certified Manager and a Certified Property Management Specialist, she is known for her dedication and creativity. Colleagues and partners describe her as loyal, dedicated, creative, and professional.

Outside of her primary role, Deona is passionate about creating a positive impact within her community. She actively engages in mentoring young professionals, as shown through her efforts to help her stepson begin his career, and believes in the power of small actions to improve the lives of others.

She has a unique passion for transforming underutilized urban spaces into sustainable and livable green roof systems and high-end amenity decks.

Personality Overview

Direct & Assertive

Big Vision Person

Goal-Oriented

They are very professional in their approach and can weigh multiple perspectives together.  Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them. They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.

Topics They Care About

Sustainable Construction
Her company specializes in innovative and sustainable building solutions, including the design and installation of living green roof systems.
Community Building
A core part of her professional headline is "Building Stronger Communities, " which she puts into practice through partnerships with local organizations.
Non-Profit Partnerships
She views her projects with community organizations like EarlystART KC as a mission, going beyond a typical contractor relationship to support their cause.

Media Appearances

Deona has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2025
Founder/ CEO at HIVE Contracting Group
1-2025 - 9-2025
Founder at HIVE Contracting Group
1-2025 - 7-2025
Founder & CEO at Hive Roofing Company GC
3-2024 - 12-2024
Business Development Manager - Multi-family HOA/COA Specialist - Landscape Management & Snow at Hermes Landscaping
10-2022 - 2-2024
Contractor Program Manager - Outside Sales at SYNLawn Kansas, Missouri, Arkansas, Iowa & Southern Illinois

Education

Business from DeVry University
1998 - 2000
Associate's degree from Penn Valley

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Insights For Selling To Deona

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine

DONT's

  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite
  • 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 Deona 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 Deona

  • 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 Deona move?

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

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

You And Deona

Personality Compatibility


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