John Bigler

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Retired at Cleveland-Cliffs

Dearborn, Michigan, United States

Overview

John is a retired Senior Project Engineer with an extensive background in the steel industry, having worked for companies like Cleveland-Cliffs and Gerdau. A West Virginia University alumnus, he has a strong history of managing large-scale electrical and automation projects to increase production and reduce downtime.

His career highlights a focus on operational efficiency and cost reduction.

He once managed a new $22. 5 million straightening line project from conception to completion, delivering it on time and on budget.

Personality Overview

Informal

Enthusiastic

Relationship Oriented

They excel at seeing the bigger picture, and the long-term impact of their decisions.  They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections. Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions.

Topics They Care About

Large-Scale Projects
Managed a $22. 5 million project at Gerdau, overseeing everything from procurement and budget analysis to installation and commissioning, delivering it on time.
Energy Cost Reduction
Served as a Plant Energy Leader, where he was directly responsible for driving initiatives to reduce utility costs.
Steel Manufacturing
His career spans multiple steel companies including Cleveland-Cliffs, AK Steel, and Gerdau, indicating deep industry knowledge.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2024
Retired at Cleveland-Cliffs
12-2015 - 4-2024
Project Engineer at AK Steel
2004 - 2015
Senior Project Engineer at Gerdau
1997 - 2004
General Supervisor of Electronics and Electrical Projects at Marion Steel Company
1992 - 1996
Protection & Control Engineer Senior at American Electric Power

Education

1979 - 1983
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from West Virginia University

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Do some small talk, ask them how things are going on their side

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid cutting into their flow
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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