Tom Persinger

Initiator
DISC Type : Di

Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Truefit

Wexford, Pennsylvania, United States

Overview

Tom Persinger is the Chief Operating Officer at Truefit, where he leverages his expertise in product management and people leadership. An EQ-focused, servant leader, he is passionate about using software for positive change and creating high-performing, collaborative teams. He is a graduate of Kent State University.

Beyond his tech leadership, Tom has a deep background in the arts as a professional photographer, writer, and former Adjunct Assistant Professor at Pittsburgh Filmmakers. He is a published author of multiple books focusing on historical and alternative photographic processes, blending technical skill with creative communication.

He is the founder of f295, an organization focused on nontraditional photographic practices.

Personality Overview

Confident

Conviction Driven

Friendly Challenger

They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.  They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something. They measure a product on its merit but can be influenced by strong testimonials.

Topics They Care About

Servant Leadership
Describes himself as a servant leader focused on creating high-performing, collaborative teams and fostering a positive, constructive atmosphere to achieve shared goals.
Operational Efficiency
As COO and former Director of Operations, he focuses on optimizing processes, resource allocation, and implementing robust business operations to drive strategic goals.
Photographic Arts
Has an extensive past career as a professional photographer and writer, and has authored books on alternative and historical photographic techniques.

Media Appearances

Tom has no verified media appearances

Work History

6-2025
Chief Operating Officer (COO) at Truefit
1-2024 - 6-2025
Director of Operations (formerly Strategic Advisor to CEO) at Truefit
7-2016
Principal Product Owner at Truefit
2014 - 2015
Founder at Cameleon: an iOS App
1-2009 - 9-2018
Adjunct Assistant Professor at Pittsburgh Filmmakers

Education

1987 - 1992
Bachelor’s Degree from Kent State University

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Insights For Selling To Tom

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Acknowledge their status and position during the conversation
  • Keep your pitch focused on the impact but insert some anecdotes into it

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient
  • 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 Tom is

  • Belief in the value of the product, relationship and a sense of accomplishment matter the most.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Tom

  • They are not shy of saying no if they do not develop trust in your product.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Tom move?

  • If they develop confidence in your product and you, then they can make fast decisions.
  • Can Tom take some risk or not?

  • If necessary, they have the ability to take risky decisions.

You And Tom

Personality Compatibility


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