John Runge

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Vice President Human Resources, North America at C.H. Guenther & Son

San Antonio, Texas Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

John Runge is the Vice President of Human Resources for North America at C. H. Guenther & Son, leading HR for 5, 000 team members. A strategic leader with experience across food manufacturing, retail, and finance, he holds a Bachelors degree from Xavier University and is a certified Senior Human Resources Professional. People who have worked with him describe him as a standout professional, intelligent, and passionate.

While public information on his personal life is limited, his professional history is centered in San Antonio, Texas, and he attended college in Cincinnati. Based on these locations, he may follow local sports. He has shown interest in major companies like The Walt Disney Company.

Unique fact: John has successfully led human resources in remarkably diverse industries, from a 174-year-old food company to a greenfield diesel engine manufacturing organization.

Personality Overview

Fast-paced

Risk-Accepting

Results Focused

Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.  They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time. They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily.

Topics They Care About

Talent Acquisition
Frequently posts on his professional feed about hiring for key roles in sales and R&D to support company growth.
Corporate Culture
Emphasizes that a foundation of respect is critical for any successful company culture, as noted in his recent activity.
Employee Wellbeing
Focuses on strengthening a company's people, and has a history of supporting innovative, high-quality employee healthcare solutions.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

1-2016
Vice President Human Resources, North America at C.H. Guenther & Son
12-2013 - 12-2015
Vice President Human Resources at Hill Country Holdings LLC, d.b.a. Ashley Furniture Homestore
11-2012 - 12-2013
Vice President, Human Resources at The Scooter Store
12-2010 - 8-2012
Director, Human Resources at Texas Power Systems
6-2008 - 11-2010
Executive Director, Human Resources at USAA

Education

8-1987 - 5-1991
Bachelor's degree from Xavier University

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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Let them know of potential risks but suggest mitigation methods alongside
  • During followups, use phone or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Come across as a trustworthy professional and be respectful, they usually know their game

DONT's

  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them
  • Avoid putting conscious effort into relationship-building
  • Don't shy away from asking hard questions, but be extra polite

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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