Tom Apel

Energizer
DISC Type : I

Director at RIVERSPORT Foundation

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

Overview

Tom Apel serves as the Chairman of Stewart Information Services, Corp. , a Fortune 1000 company. His extensive career blends technology and real estate, having founded ADFITECH, Inc. , a mortgage quality control firm. He is also a research affiliate with MIT, focusing on board dynamics and digital strategy.

Tom is actively involved in the Oklahoma City community as a Director for the RIVERSPORT Foundation. This role, along with support from his Apel Foundation, highlights his passion for enriching the community through outdoor activities like rowing and paddlesports.

Unique fact: He has co-authored research for the MIT Sloan Management Review, including the article "It Pays to Have a Digitally Savvy Board. "

Personality Overview

Big Picture Person

Relationship Oriented

Full Of Energy

They are always positive and upbeat, so take their promises 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 really good at seeing what the long-term impacts of their decisions could be.

Topics They Care About

Digital Board Governance
His research affiliation and publications with MIT are focused on the strategic value and performance of digitally savvy corporate boards.
Real Estate Services
As Chairman of Stewart, a major title insurance and real estate services company, he is a key figure in the industry.
Mortgage Technology
He founded and later returned as CEO of ADFITECH, a premier provider of outsourced quality control and due diligence services for the mortgage industry.

Media Appearances

Tom has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2023
Director at RIVERSPORT Foundation
2-2022
Director at CompSource Mutual Insurance Company
8-2018
CEO at ADFITECH, Inc.
5-2009
Chairman of the Board at Stewart Title
1-2006
Director at Parlance Corporation

Education

Tom has no verified education history

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Insights For Selling To Tom

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Be friendly and entertaining in your conversation
  • Use adjectives like ‘amazing’, ‘coolest’, ‘unbelievable’ etc.
  • Speak enthusiastically with energy, maintain a clear and confident tone

DONT's

  • Avoid overloading them with too much detail
  • Don’t be excessively objective, be a storyteller
  • 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 Tom is

  • Relationship and rapport can play an important role, sometimes more than the other factors.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tom

  • They will probably never say no directly, you have to make that decision yourself.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tom move?

  • They are not the quickest decision makers, their friendly attitude could be misleading.
  • Can Tom take some risk or not?

  • They can take certain risks that are unlikely to have personal consequences.

You And Tom

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