Irma Escatel Bantista, MA

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DISC Type : cs

Director- Lead Talent Partner, Human Resources & Development at State Farm

Bloomington, Illinois, United States

Overview

An experienced leader with over two decades at State Farm, Irma specializes in human resources, talent development, and corporate responsibility. A graduate of Illinois State University and Harvard Kennedy School, her leadership and professional excellence were recognized with her 2025 induction into the ISU College of Arts and Sciences Hall of Fame.

Irma is deeply committed to her community, previously serving as a Promise Council board member and volunteering for St. Jude. She is a passionate advocate for diversity and inclusion, particularly celebrating and supporting the advancement of Latinas. She maintains strong ties to her alma mater, frequently mentoring students.

Unique fact: Irma comes from a large family and is one of fifteen siblings.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Tough To Convince

Process Oriented

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are quite aware of their needs and limitations, so they are unlikely to over-promise. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Talent Development
As Director-Lead Talent Partner, she is focused on shaping career paths and leveraging skills in language and communication to foster growth within State Farm.
Corporate Responsibility
Her experience includes directing corporate responsibility, focusing on community development, safety, and education initiatives across the nation.
Diversity & Inclusion
A vocal advocate for D&I, she is passionate about supporting and celebrating the success of Latinas in the corporate world.

Media Appearances

State Farm networking event highlights philanthropic partnership with Illinois State. Featured in Illinois State University – News

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Work History

11-2025
Director- Lead Talent Partner, Human Resources & Development at State Farm
10-2023
Corporate Responsibility Director at State Farm
8-2019 - 10-2023
Claim Section Manager at State Farm

Education

2001 - 2001
MA Program from Universidad Complutense de Madrid
2008 - 2008
Certificate from Harvard Kennedy School

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Insights For Selling To Irma

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.
  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them

DONT's

  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • 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 Irma is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Irma

  • 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 Irma move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Irma take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Irma

Personality Compatibility


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