Leslie Cherry

Energizer
DISC Type : I

General Counsel at Tri Star Energy

Nashville, Tennessee, United States

Overview

Leslie Cherry is the General Counsel at Tri Star Energy, a major convenience retailer in the Mid-South. Her career includes extensive in-house legal experience in the multi-state restaurant industry with companies like American Blue Ribbon Holdings and OCharleys. She earned her JD from the University of Tennessee College of Law.

As a key executive in a company committed to local causes, she is connected to community support initiatives. Her background suggests a strong appreciation for corporate responsibility and engagement with her alma mater, Furman University.

She has hands-on experience representing her company in regulatory matters, such as zoning and signage variance requests.

Personality Overview

Informal

Big Picture Person

Full Of Energy

They are naturally enthusiastic, so take their promise with a pinch of salt.  Unlike C or D types, they are vocal with their opinions but not so much with their questions. They are people oriented, friendly and like creating new connections.

Topics They Care About

Corporate Law
Her career has progressed through various in-house counsel roles, culminating in her current position as General Counsel, showcasing deep expertise in corporate legal management.
Convenience Retail
As General Counsel for Tri Star Energy, she is a key leader in the Mid-South's premier convenience retail sector, overseeing legal aspects of the business.
Restaurant Industry Law
Gained significant experience through her previous roles as VP Legal and Associate General Counsel for multi-brand restaurant corporations like American Blue Ribbon Holdings and O'Charley's.

Media Appearances

Tri Star Energy adds general counsel. Featured in Nashville Post

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Work History

10-2017
General Counsel at Tri Star Energy
5-2012 - 10-2017
VP Legal & Associate General Counsel at American Blue Ribbon Holdings, LLC
12-2009 - 5-2012
Associate General Counsel at O'Charley's
9-2007 - 12-2009
Corporate Counsel at O'Charley's
9-2002 - 9-2007
Associate at Bradley Arant Boult Cummings LLP

Education

2000 - 2002
JD from University of Tennessee Winston College of Law
1994 - 1998
BA from Furman University

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Exp : 23 Location : Nashville, Tennessee, United States Job Level : Leadership Designation : General Counsel at Tri Star Energy
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Insights For Selling To Leslie

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone
  • Share some stories about how you you have helped people in similar positions succeed
  • Talk about their team and how your product will help them do things better and easier

DONT's

  • Avoid ifs and buts, don’t talk too much about the risks etc.
  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be too formal, focus on building comfort and trust

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Leslie is

  • Relationship and trust can be vital with them, sometimes more than anything else.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Leslie

  • They are unlikely to say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Leslie move?

  • They are not the fastest decision makers, their friendly approach can give false positive signals.
  • Can Leslie take some risk or not?

  • They may take certain risks that they deem unlikely of personal repercussions.

You And Leslie

Personality Compatibility


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