Jason Klindt

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Sr. Director, External Affairs at Evergy

Kansas City, Missouri, United States

Overview

Jason Klindt is the Senior Director of External Affairs at Evergy, where he leads legislative agendas and economic development teams across Kansas and Missouri. His work involves managing relationships with key customers and guiding legislation to support regional business growth. He holds both a B. S. in Public Relations and an MBA from Northwest Missouri State University.

Outside of Evergy, Jason is deeply committed to his community. He serves on the Board of Regents for his alma mater, Northwest Missouri State University, and was elected to the Kearney R-1 School Board. He lives in Kearney, MO with his wife and two children.

He is also a member of the Board of Directors for the Missouri Chamber of Commerce and Industry.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Late Adopter

Tough To Convince

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end. They tend to have clarity about their needs and constraints, and are unlikely to over-promise.

Topics They Care About

Economic Development
He oversees Evergy's economic development team, working to attract and retain businesses in Kansas and Missouri. His efforts contributed to Evergy being named a Top Utility for Economic Development.
Legislative Policy
He is responsible for Evergy's policy agenda at federal, state, and local levels and has successfully guided multiple pieces of legislation to the Governor's desk.
Higher Education Governance
He serves as a governor-appointed member of the Board of Regents for Northwest Missouri State University, viewing it as a way to give back to his alma mater.

Media Appearances

Jason Klindt – Senior Director, External Affairs, Evergy (Bio for KEPC 2024). Featured in University of Kansas – KS Data

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Testimony of Jason Klindt, Senior Director, External Affairs, Evergy on SB 455. Featured in Kansas Legislature

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Rebuttal Testimony of Jason Klindt, Senior Director, External Affairs, Evergy. Featured in Missouri Public Service Commission (EFIS)

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Work History

12-2022
Sr. Director, External Affairs at Evergy
4-2021 - 12-2022
Senior Director of Government Affairs and Economic Development at Evergy
3-2019 - 3-2021
Director Of Government Affairs at Evergy
4-2025
School Board Member at KEARNEY R-1 BOARD OF EDUCATION
1-2018
Regent at Northwest Missouri State University

Education

2001 - 2002
MBA from Northwest Missouri State University
1995 - 1999
B.S. from Northwest Missouri State University

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Insights For Selling To Jason

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

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

DONT's

  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jason is

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

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jason move?

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

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

You And Jason

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