Ward Wimbish, P.E.

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General Manager at West Memphis Utility

West Memphis, Arkansas, United States

Overview

Ward Wimbish is the General Manager of West Memphis Utility, leveraging his expertise as a Professional Engineer to lead municipal utility services. His career is marked by a deep background in economic development, recently spearheading efforts to attract a potential $3 billion data center. He holds a Masters from Christian Brothers University.

Ward demonstrates a strong passion for fostering community and economic vitality. He actively engages in initiatives that enhance local infrastructure, from advanced smart meter deployment to advocating for high-speed gigabit internet access, viewing them as crucial for regional growth and attracting new business and residents.

Unique fact: He is playing a key role in negotiating what could be the largest economic development project in Arkansas history.

Personality Overview

Confident & Optimistic

Decisive

Achievment Oriented

They don’t mind taking a stand if they believe in something.  They usually prefer to drive the conversation. They respond well to objective pitches but also attach some value to relationships.

Topics They Care About

Economic Growth
Has a long career in economic development and is currently central to attracting a multi-billion dollar data center to West Memphis.
Utility Infrastructure
As General Manager, he oversees electrical, water, and wastewater services and infrastructure expansions, including providing resources for major industrial projects.
Smart Grid Technology
Previously oversaw the deployment of Advanced Metering Infrastructure (Smart Meters) as Assistant General Manager.

Media Appearances

Ward has no verified media appearances

Work History

2-2023
General Manager at West Memphis Utility
2-2018 - 2-2023
Assistant General Manager at West Memphis Utility
10-2016 - 10-2017
Director at Greater Eugene Inc.
11-2006 - 9-2016
Director of Economic Development at City of West Memphis
11-2000 - 8-2006
Director, Technical Operations at Time Warner Cable

Education

1989 - 1991
Master from Christian Brothers University
1971 - 1975
Bachelor of Science from University of Mississippi

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Exp : 25 Location : West Memphis, Arkansas, United States Job Level : Senior Designation : General Manager at West Memphis Utility
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Insights For Selling To Ward

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Focus on the big picture and the strategic value of your product
  • Look like someone who is on top of their game
  • Get them to a point where they are ready to bat for your product internally

DONT's

  • Don’t be very informal even if they are being so themselves
  • Don’t be too verbose or overly friendly; a little bit, however, is fine
  • Don’t keep repeating the same information, it could make them impatient

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Ward is

  • Product value plays a big role, followed by relationship and a sense of achievement.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Ward

  • If they do not firmly believe in you, they will refuse without hesitation.

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Ward move?

  • They can take fast decisions if they develop conviction in the product and find you trustworthy.
  • Can Ward take some risk or not?

  • They have the capability of taking risky decisions if necessary.

You And Ward

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