Diane Drussell, CEcD

Go-getter
DISC Type : d

Director of Operations at Victoria Economic Development Corporation

Victoria, Texas, United States

Overview

Diane Drussell serves as the Director of Operations for the Victoria Economic Development Corporation, managing daily functions and leading business retention and expansion efforts. A Certified Economic Developer (CEcD), she is described by peers as knowledgeable, fair, and honest, with a strong dedication to the communities she serves.

Diane is passionate about fostering growth for people and businesses. Her commitment to community well-being is also reflected in non-professional activities, such as holding a certification in the Kid Sight Vision Screening Training Program. She focuses on building strong relationships to support local professionals and entrepreneurs.

She earned the prestigious Certified Economic Developer (CEcD) designation in 2024, a rigorous national certification marking a mastery of skills in her field.

Personality Overview

Challenger

Decisive

Fast-Paced

They don’t always try to control the conversation but neither do they like yielding it fully.  They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Topics They Care About

Economic Development
Her career is centered on creating primary jobs and increasing the tax base through business relocation, expansion, and support.
Small Business Growth
Previously managed an entrepreneur center and actively shares resources, such as small business grants, to help new companies succeed.
Business Retention
A core function of her role is Business Retention & Expansion (BR&E), where she builds relationships to support existing local businesses.

Media Appearances

Diane has no verified media appearances

Work History

8-2023
Director of Operations at Victoria Economic Development Corporation
3-2018
Assistant Director at Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation
2-2013
Business Retention Specialist/ Manager of the Copperas Cove Entrepreneur Center at Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation
1-2018 - 4-2019
Interim Director at Copperas Cove Economic Development Corporation
3-2007 - 2-2013
Programs Mgr. at Greater Killeen Chamber of Commerce

Education

2017 - 2019
Certification from University of Oklahoma
2012 - 2014
Education details unavailable from Central Texas College

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Exp : 23 Location : Victoria, Texas, United States Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director of Operations at Victoria Economic Development Corporation
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Insights For Selling To Diane

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Make sure that you you respond to any queries from them quickly
  • Ask them questions confidently while doing discovery, don’t be apologetic
  • Be crisp while making the pitch

DONT's

  • Don't try too hard to get friendly, let it happen with time
  • Do not give up if they are not convinced, try again with a different approach
  • Don’t try to be an alpha salesperson, give them equal space

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Diane is

  • Confidence in the product plays an important role, followed by powerful testimonials.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Diane

  • They might hesitate a little, but they will say no if they are not convinced.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Diane move?

  • Their decision making speed is somewhere in the middle.
  • Can Diane take some risk or not?

  • Once they have analyzed the pros and cons, they can take some risks.

You And Diane

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