Ken Takata

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Disaster Program Manager Volunteer Partner at American Red Cross Los Angeles Region

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area, United States

Overview

Ken is a dedicated humanitarian and leader at the American Red Cross, currently serving as a Disaster Program Manager. After a distinguished 31-year career in education as a teacher and principal, he now focuses on disaster response and volunteer training. He holds Masters degrees from California State University-Long Beach and Pepperdine University.

Deeply committed to service, Ken is an active Rotarian and undertakes multiple hands-on volunteer roles, from installing smoke alarms to transporting life-saving blood supplies. In his free time, he enjoys listening to music, audiobooks, and podcasts, and is a proud father who values his family.

Unique fact: Ken was recently chosen as the 2025 Disaster Action Team (DAT) Summit Director for his region.

Personality Overview

Process Oriented

Unexpressive

Tough To Convince

Being observant comes to them naturally.  They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time. They tend to be clear about their needs and limitations and are unlikely to promise too much.

Topics They Care About

Humanitarian Relief
Serves in multiple roles with the American Red Cross, including disaster response, blood transportation, and service to armed forces.
Community Safety
As a team lead for the "Sound the Alarm" program, he actively installs smoke alarms in homes to help families prepare for emergencies.
Servant Leadership
He self-identifies as a servant leader and focuses on lifting people up to achieve their potential, a principle he applies in his volunteer management.

Media Appearances

Ken has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2025
Disaster Program Manager Volunteer Partner at American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
3-2025 - 7-2025
TDE DAT Response Program Manager at American Red Cross Los Angeles Region
12-2024
Rotarian at Rotary Club
10-2022
Community Volunteer at American Red Cross Southern California Region
7-2014 - 6-2022
Dean/Administration at Hawthorne School District

Education

2012 - 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.) from California State University-Long Beach
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from California State University, Northridge

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Insights For Selling To Ken

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Spend time addressing concerns around risk and change, they will have them even if they don't express them
  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • First of all, focus on building their confidence by sharing examples, case studies etc.

DONT's

  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't be very accepting if that is your natural style, stay firm
  • Avoid getting into storytelling mode, especially when they ask specific questions

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ken is

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

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ken move?

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

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

You And Ken

Personality Compatibility


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