Mike Gates

Mike Gates has a diverse work experience in various sales and management roles. Mike started their career as a National Preprint Account Executive at Newsday in 1997. Mike then worked as a National Sales Director at Hotel Interactive Network, where they played a key role in the start-up company. Mike later served as an Associate Publisher/Advertising Director at Long Island Business News/Dolan Media, where they successfully launched new departments and increased revenue.

In 2005, Gates joined Newsday Media Group, holding multiple leadership positions such as Director of Local and Major Retail and Digital Sales, Vice President Local Retail and Digital Sales, and Vice President National/Major Digital and Retail Sales. In these roles, they were responsible for managing sales offices, overseeing revenue plans, negotiating contracts, and driving growth through new product development.

Gates then worked at Valpak as the Director of Business Development/Sales Strategist, where they played a crucial role in building a professional sales department and doubling the company's size within the first year through talent acquisition and product development initiatives.

Mike later joined Associated Human Capital Management as a Senior Sales Director, and subsequently served as the Senior Sales Director at Long Island Advantage Payroll/Associated Human Capital Management. In both roles, they contributed to the companies' growth by utilizing payroll processing technology and enhancing proprietary software.

In 2020, Gates joined Tribune Publishing - NY Daily News as the Executive Director of Sales, and in 2021, they were appointed as the Interim General Manager and currently serves as the General Manager/Vice President Sales at New York Daily News. In these roles, they play a key role in sales management and business development.

Overall, Mike Gates has a successful track record in sales, management, and business development, with a focus on driving revenue growth and implementing effective strategies.

Mike Gates completed their Bachelor's Degree in Marketing at the State University of New York at Fredonia from 1985 to 1989. Mike then pursued their Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) in Finance, General at Marist College from 1990 to 1992.