Leif Christianson

Sharpshooter
DISC Type : DC

Chief Information Officer at Ames Construction

Burnsville, Minnesota, United States

Overview

Leif is a results-oriented senior executive with over 25 years of experience, currently serving as the Chief Information Officer at Ames Construction. He specializes in aligning technology with strategic goals, focusing on IT governance, cybersecurity, and digital transformation. Colleagues describe him as knowledgeable with strong business perspective and excellent communication skills.

Outside of work, Leif is actively involved in his community, serving on the board for the Northcentral Area of Junior Achievement of Wisconsin. He is a proud alumnus of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, where he recently spoke at his daughters business fraternity, sharing career insights with the students.

He is a recipient of the "Bank Systems & Technology Elite 8" award, recognizing him as a top executive in the financial and technology industry.

Personality Overview

Thorough Evaluator

Precise But Practical

ROI Driven

More than the product, they care about the impact of the product.  They prefer to be the ones controlling the conversation or defining the terms. They respond well to strong and respectful communication.

Topics They Care About

IT & Business Alignment
His entire career focuses on developing and implementing IT strategies that align with and drive the company's overall business goals.
Cybersecurity & Compliance
A core part of his executive background and current role involves managing IT risks, overseeing cybersecurity measures, and ensuring industry standards like CMMC are met.
Youth Mentorship
He serves on the board of Junior Achievement of Wisconsin and speaks to university students, showing a clear passion for developing future business leaders.

Media Appearances

Leif has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2024
Chief Information Officer at Ames Construction
8-2021 - 9-2024
Vice President Information Technology at County Materials Corporation
7-2021 - 1-2023
Advisory Board Member at Array
1-2021 - 8-2021
Senior Vice President Business Technology at Connexus Credit Union
3-2018 - 2-2021
Director of Operations at Locknet Managed IT Services

Education

1995 - 1998
BS from University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
2006 - 2008
Master from Lakeland University

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Insights For Selling To Leif

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak about competitive differentiation that your product offers
  • Use phrases like ‘it’s your decision’, ‘strategic impact’ etc.
  • Be respectful but crisp

DONT's

  • Don’t take too much time in sending them information if they ask for any
  • Don’t be in a rush to invite them for a social meet and greet
  • Do not spend too much time focusing on product tech or features

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leif is

  • Confidence in impact is paramount to them, followed by a sense of achievement and ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Leif

  • If they are not convinced, they will have no hesitation in telling you the same.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leif move?

  • They can reach decisions fairly quickly if they are convinced.
  • Can Leif take some risk or not?

  • They don’t mind risks but can be quite binary about them.

You And Leif

Personality Compatibility


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