Jenny Hosfeld

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President & CEO at Think Bank

Rochester, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Jenny Hosfeld is the President and CEO of Think Bank, leveraging extensive experience in commercial lending, banking operations, and customer relationship management. She earned her Bachelor of Arts from Washington University in St. Louis and an MBA from the University of St. Thomas, driving strategic initiatives with a strong focus on the customer experience.

Jenny is an active community leader, serving as a board member for organizations like SPARK, The Childrens Museum of Rochester, and formerly the Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce. Her community work prioritizes youth mentorship, education, and local economic development.

She was appointed to the Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapoliss Community Depository Institutions Advisory Council, providing insight on regional financial institutions.

Personality Overview

Value Driven

Curious

Example Seeker

They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing.  They often ask many questions and rely heavily on information and documentation. They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.

Topics They Care About

Community Development
Demonstrates a strong commitment to local communities through board memberships and directing grant funding to support housing, food security, and youth mentorship.
Customer Experience
Her professional history and public statements consistently emphasize a focus on putting customers first and building a trustworthy environment.
Strategic Leadership
As CEO, she is responsible for the bank's strategic direction, focusing on growth, team building, and orchestrating corporate activities to meet objectives.

Media Appearances

Jenny has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2022
President & CEO at Think Bank
11-2020 - 1-2022
President/Chief Banking Officer at Think Bank
10-2018 - 11-2020
Executive Vice President/Chief Banking Officer at Think Bank
11-2013 - 10-2018
Senior Vice President Community Banking at Think Bank
2013 - 2018
Board Member at Rochester Area Chamber of Commerce

Education

1989 - 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Washington University in St. Louis
Master of Business Administration (MBA) from University of St. Thomas

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Exp : 32 Location : Rochester, Minnesota, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : President & CEO at Think Bank
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Insights For Selling To Jenny

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Help them realize that there is no personal risk in making this decision
  • Use phrases like ‘clear proof that’, ‘data shows’ etc.
  • Focus on immediate action-items rather than the larger goals

DONT's

  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Avoid making offhand commitments
  • Don’t rely excessively on your relationship with them to win the deal

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jenny is

  • Clear proof of product value matters to them, followed by others' testimonials and rapport.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jenny

  • They are practical yet friendly, don’t expect a clear no very often.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jenny move?

  • They like to analyze well and then make their decisions.
  • Can Jenny take some risk or not?

  • They systematically evaluate all decisions and are unlikely to take many risks.

You And Jenny

Personality Compatibility


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