Kleve Kee

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Vice President of Operations at Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) at Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP)

Prineville, Oregon, United States

Overview

Kleve Kee is the Vice President of Operations at OMEP, leveraging over 25 years of senior leadership experience. He specializes in applying continuous improvement philosophies to help Oregons manufacturing companies grow, drawing on his background in engineering and his MBA from the University of Portland. He is also a Certified Leadership Trainer and Family Business Advisor.

With deep roots in Oregon, Kleve is an alumnus of Oregon State University. His career has consistently focused on strengthening the states manufacturing sector and economy, reflecting a long-standing commitment to local business development and creating opportunities for family-wage jobs within the community.

Unique fact: He has a background in applied artificial intelligence, where he developed diagnostic systems for the trucking industry.

Personality Overview

Non-Confrontational

Story Driven

Consensus Focused

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word.

Topics They Care About

Manufacturing Growth
His entire role at OMEP is dedicated to helping small and mid-sized manufacturing companies in Oregon grow their business and improve operations.
Lean Enterprise
A core part of his consulting philosophy involves training and implementing Lean Enterprise principles to help companies address competitive needs.
Leadership Development
He is a Certified Leadership Trainer, focusing on building leadership skills and fostering proactive, improvement-focused cultures within companies.

Media Appearances

Kleve has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2023
Vice President of Operations at Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP) at Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP)
1-2008 - 1-2024
Managing Consultant at Oregon Manufacturing Extension Partnership (OMEP)
1-2004 - 12-2007
General Manager at Bar Seven A Companies
6-2001 - 1-2004
Director, Knowledge Management Systems at Pacific Crest Technology
3-1998 - 6-2001
Manager, Service Systems Engineering at Freightliner

Education

1991 - 1993
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) from University of Portland
1984 - 1989
Bachelor’s Degree from Oregon State University

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Insights For Selling To Kleve

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Give them the opportunity to lead the conversation where possible
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them
  • Don’t ask too many questions in one go, weave them into the flow

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kleve is

  • Relationship and rapport are valuable for them, but so is proven product value.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kleve

  • They probably won't say no directly.


Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kleve move?

  • They are not the ones to make fast decisions, even while they stay committed.
  • Can Kleve take some risk or not?

  • They can take some low-probability risks if needed.

You And Kleve

Personality Compatibility


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