Phil Gates

Phil Gates has extensive experience in the automotive industry, particularly in software development and consulting. Phil is the Co-Founder/CTO/CFO of Dealer Simplified LLC, a software and consulting company that specializes in simplified profit solutions for car dealerships. Phil also co-founded Auction Simplified, which helps dealers hold their own private online auctions, lowering costs and increasing profits. Prior to their entrepreneurial endeavors, Phil worked as a Sr Developer at West Herr Automotive Group, where they led the development of their website, brand sites, and company intranet. Phil also has experience as a Sr Developer at clevermethod, Prosodie, and AURORA Consulting Group.

Phil Gates completed their secondary education at St. Francis High School from 1991 to 1995. Afterwards, they pursued a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science at the State University of New York at Fredonia from 1995 to 1999.