John Kates

John Kates has over 30 years of work experience, starting as a Bookkeeper at Franklin Printing Company in 1986. John then worked as an Accounting Clerk at Julian B. Slevin Company before being promoted to Assistant Controller in 1992. In 1996, they joined Gallagher Fluid Seals as a Controller, where they implemented financial systems and processes. John was later promoted to Chief Financial Officer in 2002 and then to the newly-created Chief Operating Officer position in 2012. In these roles, they had full profit and loss authority, contributed to operational and HR functions, and played a key role in the company's growth and acquisitions strategy. John Kates is experienced in financial leadership, process innovation, and building a culture of professional development.

John Kates obtained their Bachelor's Degree in Accounting from Widener University, which they attended from 1991 to 1994. John also obtained a Bachelor's Degree in Accounting and Finance from the same institution, although the specific years of enrollment are not provided. In 2009, they achieved the "Finalist - Philadelphia Business Journal CFO of the Year 2010" certification from the institution located in Philadelphia, PA.