Jeff Brekke

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Manager, Supplier Relationship Management at Western Governors University

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

Overview

Jeff is a leader in vendor and supply chain management with over 11 years of experience in logistics and operations. Now a Manager at Western Governors University, he applies his expertise from roles at Kodiak Cakes and OOCL to higher education. Colleagues describe him as hard-working, competent, and honest.

Outside of his professional life, Jeff has a known interest in golf, as mentioned by colleagues. His interests also suggest an appreciation for the outdoors and wildlife, given his following of the U. S. Fish and Wildlife Service.

He successfully pivoted his extensive career in corporate logistics to a new role within the higher education sector.

Personality Overview

Believer

Full Of Energy

Relationship Oriented

Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.  They are really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be. They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.

Topics They Care About

Vendor Management
His entire career, from global shipping to higher education, has focused on managing vendor relationships, mitigating risk, and ensuring compliance.
Supply Chain Logistics
Managed warehouse and transportation contracts to optimize profitability and customer experience for national brands like Kodiak Cakes and global shippers like OOCL.
Higher Ed Operations
He applies his logistics and process improvement background to support academic initiatives and drive operational efficiency at Western Governors University.

Media Appearances

Jeff has no verified media appearances

Work History

11-2025
Manager, Supplier Relationship Management at Western Governors University
11-2024 - 11-2025
Supplier Relationship Manager at Western Governors University
2021 - 12-2022
Logistics Business Manager at Kodiak Cakes
2019 - 2021
Process and Procurement Manager at OOCL
2015 - 2019
Process & Procurement Administrator at OOCL

Education

Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from University of Utah

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Insights For Selling To Jeff

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Don’t assume a yes just because they have not said no
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jeff is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jeff

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jeff move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Jeff take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Jeff

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