Jamie Nordstrom

Researcher
DISC Type : Cs

System Director, Technology and Budget at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Jamie Nordstrom is the System Director for Technology and Budget at Minnesota State, blending extensive experience in public sector finance with technology management. His background includes a long tenure in his current role and a previous position as Deputy Finance Director for the Minnesota Judicial Branch. He holds an MBA in Finance from UMNs Carlson School.

Jamie maintains a strong interest in professional development, following technology insights from firms like Gartner. He stays connected with his alma mater, the UMN Carlson School of Management, showing a commitment to continuous learning and his academic community.

He was a featured presenter at an EDUCAUSE webinar, speaking to higher education leaders on data-driven decision-making and strategic IT planning.

Personality Overview

Process Focused

Cost Conscious

Detail Oriented

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  They are always well-planned and adopt a systematic approach. Being observant comes to them naturally.

Topics They Care About

Data-Driven Decisions
Was a featured presenter for an EDUCAUSE webinar on using data for strategic planning and comparing peer budgets and technology solutions in higher education.
Higher Ed Tech
As System Director, he is responsible for the intersection of technology services and budget management across the entire Minnesota State Colleges and Universities system.
Public Sector Finance
His career includes financial leadership roles within two major state systems: Minnesota's higher education system and its Judicial Branch.

Media Appearances

Jamie has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2008
System Director, Technology and Budget at Minnesota State Colleges and Universities
8-2003 - 9-2008
Deputy Finance Director at Minnesota Judicial Branch

Education

1988 - 1992
B.S. from University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
MBA from UMN Carlson School of Management

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Insights For Selling To Jamie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • When following up with them, expect slowness; use questions to engage them, preferably over email.
  • Preferably use email to follow up with them instead of phone or Linkedin, engage by asking question or opinions
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself

DONT's

  • Avoid emotional and informal language, stay objective and to the point instead
  • Avoid winging it with them particularly, answer a question only if you know the answer well
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jamie is

  • Proof of usage by others in the industry, case studies showing ROI are likely to work the best with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jamie

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jamie move?

  • They are some of the slowest movers and take their time reaching decisions.
  • Can Jamie take some risk or not?

  • They have very low acceptance of risk even if they do not say it directly.

You And Jamie

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