John R. Gates

John R. Gates has extensive work experience in sales and business development roles. John started their career as a Sales Engineer at United McGill Corporation in 1991, where they quickly advanced to become an Area Sales Manager. John was responsible for growing territories and establishing a new remote sales office. John then worked as a Sales Representative at Industrial Sales Company from 1993 to 1995, where they focused on selling pumps, fans, and other equipment. From 1995 to 2015, they held various roles at Donaldson, including Sales Director, Sales Manager, and District Manager, where they consistently exceeded sales goals and received recognition for their performance. John served as Vice President of Sales at NBS Technologies from 2015 to 2016, overseeing global sales and serving the secure identification market. From 2017 to 2019, they served as the Vice President of Sales at Suburban Manufacturing Inc., where they managed domestic and international sales activities for multiple product brands. John then joined TSI Incorporated in 2020 as the NA Sales Manager for the Health and Safety Division. Currently, they hold the position of Vice President of Business Development & Sales at Atmospheric Plasma Solutions, a company providing atmospheric plasma solutions for defense and commercial markets. Overall, John R. Gates has a strong background in sales, business development, and management roles, with expertise in a wide range of industries including manufacturing, engineering, and technology.

John R. Gates has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Mechanical Engineering from the Missouri University of Science and Technology.