Jeff Aspinall

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

VP of Food & Beverage at Hansen-Rice, Inc.

Battle Creek, Michigan, United States

Overview

Jeff Aspinall is a seasoned executive with over 30 years of leadership in the food industry. As the VP of Food & Beverage at Hansen-Rice, Inc. , he specializes in the engineering of processing, packaging, and facilities. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Automated Systems Engineering from Lake Superior State University.

Based on his communications, Jeff appears to value perseverance and teamwork, often highlighting his teams ability to drive progress and maintain momentum even when faced with challenges like harsh winter weather. He emphasizes that the work must go on, regardless of external conditions.

He briefly operated his own consultancy, Jaspinpro Services, between holding senior executive positions at major corporations.

Personality Overview

Amiable & Agreeable

Optimistic

Non-Confrontational

They are generally friendly, so be careful when relying on their word.  They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional. Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Food Industry Engineering
His entire 30+ year career, including his current VP role, has focused on leadership in processing, packaging, and facility engineering within the food and beverage sector.
Cold Storage Solutions
He is actively promoting opportunities within Hansen-Rice's Cold Storage and Distribution group, indicating a key business focus.
Packaging Systems
He has held multiple senior roles directly related to packaging, including VP at Harpak-ULMA Packaging and Director of Packaging Systems Engineering at ConAgra Foods.

Media Appearances

Jeff Aspinall - VP Of Food & Beverage at Hansen-Rice, Inc. | The Org. Featured in The Org

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Work History

7-2022
VP of Food & Beverage at Hansen-Rice, Inc.
10-2019 - 7-2022
Program Manager at Dennis Group
2-2019 - 10-2019
Owner - Consultant at Jaspinpro Services
1-2016 - 2-2019
Vice President of Operations (Technical and Customer Service) at Harpak-ULMA Packaging, LLC
7-2014 - 1-2016
Director of Engineering- Frozen Platform at ConAgra Foods

Education

1986 - 1989
BSAS from Lake Superior State University
1984 - 1986
ASET from Kellogg Community College

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Insights For Selling To Jeff

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Compliment them about their personality if you get a chance
  • Invite them for a lunch or a drink/coffee
  • Refer to interesting customer testimonials and stress on great customer experience

DONT's

  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don't be critical or challenge them openly, they can react defensively
  • Avoid overloading them with too much information

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jeff is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jeff

  • They will hardly ever say a direct no.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jeff move?

  • Even when they are constantly engaged, they do not reach decisions quickly.
  • Can Jeff take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Jeff

Personality Compatibility


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