John Wiscaver

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Executive Vice President - Strategic Communications at Grand River Dam Authority

Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

John Wiscaver is the Executive Vice President of Strategic Communications at the Grand River Dam Authority, where he leverages a long history in public relations, crisis management, and governmental relations. He holds a BA from Eastern Illinois University and is a key figure in shaping Oklahomas business policy through his advisory role at the Oklahoma State Chamber.

Deeply invested in Oklahomas civic life, John actively participates in community and political affairs. He is a vocal supporter of the Tulsa Regional Chamber and engages with state-level political leaders, demonstrating a strong commitment to local and state progress. He is also a registered lobbyist for GRDA.

He has spent considerable time interfacing directly with state legislative leaders to advocate for the GRDAs strategic and financial initiatives.

Personality Overview

Sometimes Friendly

Slow Buyer

Objective Thinker

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof.

Topics They Care About

Government Relations
Has a demonstrated history of leading government affairs for major Oklahoma organizations and is a registered lobbyist for the Grand River Dam Authority.
Oklahoma Energy Policy
As a leader at a major state utility, he is directly involved in projects concerning electricity generation, renewable energy integration, and grid reliability.
Economic Development
Serves on the Oklahoma State Chamber's Council of Advisors and a Tulsa Regional Chamber task force focused on business attraction and retention.

Media Appearances

John has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2017
Executive Vice President - Strategic Communications at Grand River Dam Authority
3-2015 - 7-2017
Chief Strategy Officer - Senior Vice President, External Affairs at GlobalHealth, Inc.
2011 - 3-2015
Chief Marketing Officer - Sr. Vice President - Public Affairs & Marketing at Oklahoma Farm Bureau Mutual Insurance
2003
President/Owner at John Wiscaver Public Relations
1989 - 10-2011
Public Affairs at State Farm ®

Education

BA from Eastern Illinois University

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Exp : 37 Location : Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : Executive Vice President - Strategic Communications at Grand River Dam Authority
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Insights For Selling To John

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use a presentation with information before getting into a live product walkthrough
  • Actively address their concerns around change, risk, and acceptance by users
  • If they are not asking many questions, nudge them to ask questions rather than just starting to talk yourself

DONT's

  • Avoid phrases like ‘trust me’, ‘you will just love it’ etc.
  • Give it some time before you try to build rapport and a relationship, it doesn't come to them naturally
  • Do not sound overly eager, modulate your energy levels especially if you are generally enthusiastic

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with John is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from John

  • They are unlikely to say no, it's better to stop yourself once you have exhausted all the options.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will John move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can John take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And John

Personality Compatibility


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