Thomas Coates

Thomas Coates, MA, is an experienced program director currently overseeing the California Carpet Stewardship Program at CARE since July 2022, where responsibilities include program implementation oversight, public relations, and technical assistance. Prior to this role, Thomas served as the Environmental & Compliance Program Manager for the City of Ontario from December 2016 to July 2022, leading long-range environmental initiatives for a large population. Experience also includes a position as Program Specialist at the County of San Bernardino, where program development achieved notable compliance rates, and as Sustainability Analyst for CR&R Incorporated, managing solid-waste franchise agreements. Thomas Coates founded Thomas Coates Consulting Services where project management for non-profit organizations was a key focus. Educational qualifications include a Master of Arts in Business Management from the University of Redlands and a BA in Communications Studies from California State University-San Bernardino.