Tim Bates

Vice President US PDR Operations at SolutionWorks

Tim Bates has extensive work experience in the PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) operations industry. Tim started their career at SolutionWorks in 2010 as the Senior Vice President of US Retail PDR Operations. Tim held this position until an unspecified date. In March 2020, they became the Vice President of US PDR Operations at SolutionWorks, and they still hold this position as of January 2022.

In 2014, Tim Bates joined Catastrophe Solutions International (CSI) and took on various roles within the company. Tim started as the Regional Operations Manager, where they were responsible for territory development, hail damage assessment, working closely with insurance companies, body shops, dealerships, and manufacturers to ensure quality repairs on customers' vehicles. Tim also managed technicians and oversaw all logistics involved in staffing multiple hail repair sites during catastrophic hail storms. Later, they became the Director of Operations, then the Operational Director, and finally settled as the Vice President of US PDR Operations at CSI. The end dates for these positions are unspecified.

Overall, Tim Bates has a strong background in PDR operations and has held leadership roles in both SolutionWorks and Catastrophe Solutions International.

Tim Bates has attended multiple educational institutions. Tim attended Hutchinson High School, the University of Maryland Misawa Japan, and Grand Canyon University. However, specific details regarding the degrees attained or fields of study pursued are not provided. In addition to their educational background, Tim Bates has also obtained certification as an Insurance Adjuster from the Texas Department of Insurance.

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Timeline

  • Vice President US PDR Operations

    March, 2020 - present

  • Senior VIce President US Retail PDR Operations

    October, 2010