Kris Ernst

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Managing Partner at Cornerstone Strategic Partners

Houston, Texas, United States

Overview

Kris Ernst is a C-level executive with over 25 years of experience in corporate finance, specializing in M&A, turnarounds, and maximizing shareholder value. An MBA from Loyola University New Orleans, he has held CFO roles and currently serves as Managing Partner at Cornerstone Strategic Partners.

He has also served as an officer for AMPP (Association for Materials Protection and Performance, formerly NACE International), indicating deep involvement in professional industry organizations.

During his time as CFO at Core Group Resources, the company was named one of the Houston Business Journals "Five Fastest Growing Companies. "

Personality Overview

Impact-Oriented

Friendly Challenger

Conviction Driven

They usually prefer to drive the conversation.  They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Mergers & Acquisitions
Has extensive experience overseeing M&A activities, including managing the financial integration of a $3 billion merger within the power generation industry.
Corporate Turnarounds
Specializes in advising management and investors on corporate restructurings, spinoffs, and turnarounds to accelerate company performance and maximize value.
Data Analysis Software
Provided a detailed testimonial for data extraction and analysis software, indicating a hands-on interest in tools that improve financial reporting and efficiency.

Media Appearances

Kris has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2011
Managing Partner at Cornerstone Strategic Partners
10-2022 - 12-2023
Chief Financial Officer at Core Group Resources
10-2017 - 11-2021
Chief Financial Officer at NACE International
11-2010 - 11-2011
Senior Mergers & Acquisitions Senior Associate at Kforce Inc.
12-2005 - 11-2010
Corporate Finance/Restructuring Senior Associate at Resources Global Professionals

Education

1991 - 1993
MBA from Loyola University New Orleans

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Exp : 17 Location : Houston, Texas, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Managing Partner at Cornerstone Strategic Partners
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Insights For Selling To Kris

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Kris is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Kris

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Kris move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Kris take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Kris

Personality Compatibility


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