Kathie Yates

Kathie was raised in Southeast Texas where she built a successful and varied career as an entrepreneur. With the exception of 7 years in the pharmaceutical industry, she has been continually involved in making a difference with start-up companies. Kathie enjoys trailblazing new areas while simultaneously building long-lasting relationships and growing new businesses. Non-profit organizations are her passion and Kathie prides herself in watching those she has previously begun, still thriving years later. She understands the delicate balance of fundraising, day to day business activities, and building enduring affiliations. Kathie’s experience includes ….. VP, The Yates Group, LLC, (specializing in turbine aircraft acquisitions, sales and consulting) Pharmaceutical Sales - Bristol Myers Squibb / Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals, Exec Dir./Partner - Tropical Sea E, (provider of optometric continuing education), Dir Community Relations - Pavilion Clubhouse, focused on mental illness and substance abuse recovery/ jail diversion. Founder/CEO - Yates and Associates, Printing and Forms Design.