Adam M Yates

Adam M Yates is a seasoned professional in engineering and operations, currently serving as a Senior Project Engineer at Rio Tinto since July 2021, focusing on byproduct areas at the Kennecott smelter. Prior to this role, Adam Yates held a position as Continuous Improvement Supervisor at Cerrowire for a brief period in April to May 2021 and has significant experience as Operations Superintendent at Kennecott Utah Copper from March 2006 to January 2019. Earlier in their career, Adam Yates managed all facets of production, transportation, and inside sales as Branch Manager at ASC Building Products, where responsibilities included overseeing a team of 15-20 employees from June 1994 to October 2005.