Ryan Stillwell

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Director of Utilities & Partnerships at Giga Energy

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States

Overview

Ryan is the Director of Utilities & Partnerships at Giga Energy, with nearly two decades of experience in the energy sector. A Certified Energy Manager (CEM®), he began his career as an electrical apprentice and now focuses on securing power for data centers. He recently earned a Masters in Sustainability, Security, and Resilience from Ohio University.

Outside of work, Ryan is a veteran and has taken leadership roles in veteran support initiatives, such as leading a Military Veterans Employee Resource Group. He is a passionate lifelong learner who values community and actively encourages others in their professional and educational development.

Unique fact: While earning his Masters degree as a working professional, Ryan received an Outstanding Graduate Award from Ohio University.

Personality Overview

Deliberate Doer

Strategic Planner

Fast-paced

They exhibit a rare combination of being result-oriented but patient at the same time.  They might take some time to make their mind up but once they do, they don't change it easily. Reading between the lines and seeing beyond your words comes naturally to them.

Topics They Care About

Utility Partnerships
His current role at Giga Energy is dedicated to building and maintaining strong relationships with utilities to secure power capacity for new data center projects.
Sustainability & Resilience
He holds a Master of Sustainability, Security and Resilience, reflecting a deep interest in the environmental and human impacts of the power industry.
Energy Efficiency
As a Certified Energy Manager (CEM), he has a long history of leading incentive programs and helping clients with energy infrastructure solutions.

Media Appearances

Ryan has no verified media appearances

Work History

9-2025
Director of Utilities & Partnerships at Giga Energy
6-2024 - 9-2025
National Account Executive at American Electric Power
10-2022 - 6-2024
Business Development Lead at American Electric Power
7-2019 - 10-2022
Energy Services Advisor at Southwestern Electric Power Company (SWEPCO)
4-2017 - 7-2019
Energy Solutions at Rexel

Education

Master's degree from Ohio University
Bachelor of Interdisciplinary Studies (BIS) from Louisiana Tech University

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Insights For Selling To Ryan

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use phrases like 'your team deserves', 'best in class' etc.
  • Focus on the results that your product produces, expect some strategic questions in return
  • Stick to your standard pitch and qualifying script, don't try to wing it

DONT's

  • Don't take their patience for granted, avoid long-winding sermons
  • Don't go over them unless you are left with no other option
  • Don't focus too much on mutual contacts or bother about other stakeholders, focus on them

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ryan is

  • Strong proof of impact and their conviction will matter the most, but they wouldn't want to act unilaterally either
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ryan

  • They will say no if they are not convinced but you will have to prompt them.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ryan move?

  • They will want to understand things well but can move fast once they have a clear picture.
  • Can Ryan take some risk or not?

  • They have good risk tolerance but are likely to think it through once or twice.

You And Ryan

Personality Compatibility


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