John Gentry

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Chief Revenue Officer at Stroud Safety

Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

John Gentry is the Chief Revenue Officer at Stroud Safety, where he leads global revenue strategy and business development. He is a key driver of the companys growth and national presence in the motorsports industry, drawing on his background in Mathematics and Computer Science.

Outside of his executive role, John is a lifelong, passionate drag racer. He owns Baron Racing and has appeared on the TV show "Street Outlaws. " For him, racing is not a hobby but his lifes passion, and he remains deeply connected to the sport as a competitor.

He actively competes in the sport he serves, having recently debuted his own twin-turbocharged Chevrolet Camaro Pro Mod for the 2026 racing season.

Personality Overview

Full Of Energy

Relationship Oriented

Informal

They are not always early adopters but can be pursuaded by leveraging strong relationships.  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.

Topics They Care About

Motorsports Safety
As a CRO for a safety manufacturer and an active drag racer, he is deeply invested in protecting racers, seeing his role as a responsibility to serve the community.
Drag Racing
Describes racing as his "life and passion. " He owns Baron Racing, appeared on the TV show "Street Outlaws, " and actively competes in his own Pro Mod race car.
Revenue Growth
As Chief Revenue Officer, his primary professional focus is overseeing global sales, partnerships, and long-term business development to drive Stroud Safety's growth.

Media Appearances

John Gentry named Chief Revenue Officer - Stroud Safety. Featured in Stroud Safety (company blog)

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Stroud Safety Names John Gentry Chief Revenue Officer. Featured in Drag Illustrated

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Stroud Safety Names John Gentry Chief Revenue Officer – Race Pages. Featured in Race Pages

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Work History

10-2025
Chief Revenue Officer at Stroud Safety
4-2023
Owner at Eileens Colossal Cookies - Nichols Hills
1-2023
Co-Owner at Baron Racing Joplin
2-2019
National Sales Manager at Stroud Safety
2-2017
Owner at Baron Racing

Education

1-2005 - 11-2007
Mathematics and Computer Science from Oklahoma State University-Oklahoma City

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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
  • Use phrases like ‘people will love’, ‘massive impact’ etc.

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.

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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