Merv Child

Examiner
DISC Type : cs

Director at RunSport

Canada

Overview

Merv Child is a lawyer and the Executive Director of the Nanwakolas Council, where he has served since 2007. A member of the Dzawaḏa̱enux̱w First Nation, he leverages his legal background from the University of Victoria to advance First Nations land and resource stewardship, including co-chairing the Great Bear Sea PFP initiative.

Beyond his professional focus on Indigenous-led conservation and economic development, Merv is a Director for RunSport. This organization promotes road and cross-country running, as well as track and field, indicating a personal passion for athletics and community fitness.

He was called to the British Columbia Bar in 1995 after graduating from law school.

Personality Overview

Unexpressive

Status Quo Seeker

Late Adopter

They are heavily focused on quality and prefer doing things the right way, even if it takes time.  They are thorough and always follow a systematic approach. They do not like taking risks at all and go for proven options in the end.

Topics They Care About

Indigenous Stewardship
Leads the Nanwakolas Council, focusing on First Nations' rights, resource management, and collaborative governance, particularly through the Ha-ma-yas Stewardship Network.
Marine Conservation
Actively involved in marine planning and protection, co-chairing the Great Bear Sea PFP initiative to establish a world-leading model of Indigenous-led conservation.
Sustainable Ecotourism
As CEO of Knight Inlet Lodge, he supports balancing wildlife viewing and tourism with cultural values and environmental stewardship, creating opportunities for Indigenous youth.

Media Appearances

Merv has no verified media appearances

Work History

12-2024
Director at RunSport
1-2018
Chief Executive Officer at Knight Inlet Lodge
9-2016
Chief Executive Officer at Nanwakolas Timber Corporation
Chief Executive Officer at Nanwakolas Offset Corporation
3-2007
Executive Director at Nanwakolas Council

Education

Bachelor of Laws - LLB from University of Victoria Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Arts - BA from Simon Fraser University

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Exp : 18 Location : Canada Job Level : Mid-senior Designation : Director at RunSport
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Insights For Selling To Merv

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Ask them which other stakeholders would be important for this purchase decision
  • Expect them to be slow and cautious, encourage them to ask more questions
  • Be firm in your communication and stay in control

DONT's

  • Don't use phrases like 'do not worry', 'i promise' etc.
  • Don't rely on relationship building even if they act pleasantly
  • Don't push them too hard to make fast decisions, give them time

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Merv is

  • Low-risk, adoption by others are very important to them, followed by confidence in ROI.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Merv

  • Often, they don't say no, or keep going about it in circles.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Merv move?

  • They do not like to rush and therefore can be quite slow in their decision-making.
  • Can Merv take some risk or not?

  • They have little risk-appetite and prefer to take measured decisions.

You And Merv

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