Todd Porter

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DISC Type : DIS

System Director - Digital Transformation, Operations, & Planning at Fairview Health Services

O'Fallon, Missouri, United States

Overview

Todd is a results-oriented technology leader with over 20 years of experience, specializing in driving innovation within global organizations. He recently led a 5-year, $250M+ technology transformation for a major healthcare system. People who have worked with him describe him as a visionary, resourceful, and results-oriented leader with strong people skills.

Outside of his formal roles, Todd is passionate about contributing to the technology community by sharing his expertise. He has spoken at institutions like Washington University in St. Louis, sharing insights and lessons learned from his extensive career with the next generation of leaders.

He successfully managed an annual budget of approximately $70M in operating expenses and $40M in capital expenses as Deputy CTO.

Personality Overview

Dynamic But Sincere

Decisive But Friendly

Driven But Considerate

They combine a unique set of diverse traits where they are fast and friendly but can slow down to be thorough when needed  If they are convinced, they can become very strong champions for your product They have the unique ability to win both love and respect from their team (or outsiders)

Topics They Care About

Healthcare IT Transformation
He recently completed a five-year, $250M+ technology and IT services transformation program for a $7B healthcare system.
Technology Leadership
He has over 20 years of experience, including managing an organization of over 400 technology professionals and a budget exceeding $100M at BJC HealthCare.
Culture & Accountability
His professional headline highlights his focus on blending culture and accountability to ensure high-quality, on-target results.

Media Appearances

Todd has no verified media appearances

Work History

10-2024 - 8-2025
System Director - Digital Transformation, Operations, & Planning at Fairview Health Services
1-2020 - 7-2024
Deputy CTO & Head of Technology Transformation Program at BJC HealthCare
7-2019 - 12-2019
Director IT Technology & User Experience at BJC HealthCare
6-2018 - 7-2019
Head of IT - Americas at LMI Aerospace - A Member of the Sonaca Group
1-2018 - 6-2018
Sr. Director - IT Architecture, Security, Compliance, Infrastructure & Operations at LMI Aerospace - A Member of the Sonaca Group

Education

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from University of Illinois System

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Insights For Selling To Todd

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but nurture the relationship too
  • During followups, use calls or text if needed, they should be fine
  • Build a trustworthy relationship while keeping the product center-stage

DONT's

  • Don’t hesitate from asking questions or pushing them, but take a formal approach
  • Don’t be very informal during the early interactions even if they are being so themselves
  • Avoid focusing only on the product or its ROI, keep building trust subtly

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Todd is

  • Nothing less than a strong combination of proof of results, relationship and high levels of professionalism is effective with them.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Todd

  • They can say no while staying friendly, but can also be pursuaded to reconsider

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Todd move?

  • They are generally fast movers and can take quick decisions
  • Can Todd take some risk or not?

  • They have high risk-appetite but can get ahead of themselves once in a while. Observe carefully

You And Todd

Personality Compatibility


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