Kris Detrow

Enthusiast
DISC Type : i

Executive Director at Home Builders Association of Washington County

Williamsport, Maryland, United States

Overview

Kris Detrow is an administrative and advocacy professional serving as the Executive Director for the Home Builders Association of Washington County. She focuses on state and local issues impacting the building industry, leveraging her experience with local government to drive positive outcomes. Kris holds an Associate of Arts from Frederick Community College.

Kris has a deep-rooted passion for advocacy, previously serving as a Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Victim Advocate. A former freelance writer, she also has a strong connection to the deaf community, demonstrated by her volunteer work for a deaf initiative in Uganda and her proficiency in American Sign Language.

She was a guest on a podcast where she discussed accommodating children with disabilities in church communities.

Personality Overview

Story Driven

Amiable & Agreeable

Consensus Focused

They prefer to build relationships rather than staying totally transactional.  They tend to be agreeable by nature, so take their promises with a pinch of salt.
 Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Local Business Advocacy
As Executive Director, she represents the building and small business community's interests before local government and organizes large community events like the annual Home Show.
Land Use Policy
Organizes and plans the monthly Land Use Council, creating a forum for members to interface directly with local government on development and permitting issues.
Disability Advocacy
Has served on the Washington County Disabilities Advisory Committee and appeared on podcasts to discuss inclusion for children with disabilities.

Media Appearances

Kris has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2019
Executive Director at Home Builders Association of Washington County
9-2016 - 9-2018
Sexual Assault and Human Trafficking Victim Advocate at SHENANDOAH WOMANS CENTER
4-2014
Intake Manager at AND THEN THERE WERE NONE
4-2013 - 8-2016
US-Based Volunteer and Donor Liaison (remotely) at BOANERGES DEAF INITIATIVE (BDI)
11-2010
Freelance Writer and Columnist at MYSELF

Education

Associate of Arts - AA from Frederick Community College

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Exp : 14 Location : Williamsport, Maryland, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : Executive Director at Home Builders Association of Washington County
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Insights For Selling To Kris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them how their day is going or exchange some other pleasantries
  • Maintain high, positive energy and convey confidence
  • Speak from experience about success that the product has seen with other customers

DONT's

  • Don’t be too formal with them, they trust informality more
  • Don’t push them for a direct ‘no’, take lack of ‘yes’ as ‘no’ after some time
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be like a storyteller with them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kris is

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

  • They are unlikely to say no directly.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kris move?

  • They are not very fast decision makers, even while they continue to stay engaged.
  • Can Kris take some risk or not?

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

You And Kris

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