Jon Hostasa

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DISC Type : cs

Vice President, Construction, Maintenance & Facilities at Casey's General Stores, Inc.

Ankeny, Iowa, United States

Overview

Jon is a seasoned leader in the retail industry, serving as the Vice President of Construction & Maintenance at Caseys. His expertise covers commercial negotiations, supply chain management, and strategy development. He holds a Bachelor of Science from The Ohio State University and a Master of Science from the University of Wisconsin-Stout.

Jon is passionate about creating a positive team environment and emphasizes the importance of an "amazing culture. " He is also dedicated to community engagement, having participated in company events to build and donate bicycles for local communities.

He serves as an Advisory Board Member for the Retail Contractors Association (RCA), contributing his industry expertise.

Personality Overview

Late Adopter

Overcautious

Status Quo Seeker

They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.  The only way to convince them is by showing them examples and ample proof. They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach.

Topics They Care About

Retail Construction
As VP of Construction and an Advisory Board Member for the Retail Contractors Association, he is a key figure in the industry.
Workforce Development
He participated in a 2024 panel discussing strategies to attract young people to the construction industry and address labor shortages.
Team Culture
His social posts consistently highlight the value of an "outstanding team" and "unreal culture, " indicating this is a core professional priority.

Media Appearances

Jon has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2020
Vice President, Construction, Maintenance & Facilities at Casey's General Stores, Inc.
4-2023
Advisory Board Member at Retail Contractors Association (RCA)
12-2019 - 8-2020
Director of Maintenance at Speedway LLC
8-2015 - 12-2019
Purchasing and Commercial Services Manager at Speedway LLC
6-2014 - 8-2015
Manager, New and Rebuild Construction at Speedway LLC

Education

1997 - 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) from The Ohio State University
2008 - 2010
Master of Science (M.S.) from University of Wisconsin-Stout

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Exp : 13 Location : Ankeny, Iowa, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Vice President, Construction, Maintenance & Facilities at Casey's General Stores, Inc.
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Insights For Selling To Jon

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control
  • Expect them to be vague in response to your questions, ask firmly and pointedly
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Jon is

  • Adoption by others is very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Jon

  • They don’t say no often, they push out the decisions or keep going around in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Jon move?

  • They don't like to hasten, so their speed of decision-making may be slow.
  • Can Jon take some risk or not?

  • They have little willingness to take risks, and prefer making calculated decisions.

You And Jon

Personality Compatibility


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