Jela Trask

Commander
DISC Type : D

VP, Digital Transformation and Market Expansion at Self-employed

Chicago, Illinois, United States

Overview

Jela Trask is a strategic leader focused on technology-enabled transformation and market expansion. With extensive experience in manufacturing, B2B marketing, and government relations, she excels at building public-private partnerships to accelerate revenue growth. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in political science and economics from Indiana University Bloomington.

There is no publicly available information regarding Jelas personal life or hobbies. Her activities and posts are focused on her professional expertise in technology adoption, economic development, and fostering innovation within the manufacturing sector.

She was the key liaison for the Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation on major industrial projects, including Foxconn and Haribo.

Personality Overview

Candid & Clear

Strong-Willed

Very Quick

They respond better to strong and respectful interactions.  They like to stay in control of the negotiation or defining of the terms. They do not care very much about building rapport or relationships.

Topics They Care About

Quantum Ecosystems
She is actively involved in discussions and events aimed at establishing a multi-state quantum technology ecosystem across Illinois, Wisconsin, and Indiana.
Public-Private Partnerships
A core theme of her work, she frequently emphasizes the need for deep public-private collaboration to drive technology adoption and regional economic leadership.
Regional Tech Hubs
Her work and posts show a strong focus on fostering regional economic growth through technology, particularly by strengthening business relationships in Wisconsin and the Midwest.

Media Appearances

Jela has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2026
VP, Digital Transformation and Market Expansion at Self-employed
3-2023 - 1-2026
VP, Membership and External Relations at MxD
6-2022 - 1-2026
Sr Director, Product Strategy at MxD
1-2018 - 5-2022
Key Business Liason, Business and Investment Attraction Director at Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation
1-2012 - 12-2017
Director of Account Management and Planning at Nelson Schmidt, Inc

Education

1983 - 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Indiana University Bloomington

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Insights For Selling To Jela

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them weigh the risks by sharing objective proof points without becoming too analytical
  • Refer to testimonials from well-known industry leaders
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Avoid being a storyteller and don’t try to oversell
  • Don't try too hard to forge relationships with them
  • Do not hesitate from asking counter questions, just avoid challenging their authority

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jela is

  • Conviction around the impact matters the most to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jela

  • If they decide not to use your product, they will say no clearly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jela move?

  • If convinced, they can reach decisions quite fast.
  • Can Jela take some risk or not?

  • They do not shy away from taking risks, but can be quite binary about them.

You And Jela

Personality Compatibility


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