Candace Bates

Candace Bates (Tribble), MBA, has a diverse background in leadership, training, and education, with significant experience in the insurance and education sectors. Candace's career includes roles such as Team Lead for the Regional Employee Council at Allstate, where a focus was placed on learner-centered training and development. Candace also served as a HR Business Partner and participated in the Emerging Leaders Program aimed at cultivating top talent. In the educational domain, Candace worked as a Professor at the Academy of Court Reporting and held a Department Chair position at EDMC, overseeing multiple programs and faculty. Currently, Candace is the Agent/Owner of The Candace Bates State Farm Insurance Agency, demonstrating strong entrepreneurial skills. Candace's academic achievements include degrees in Paralegal Studies, Organizational Management, and an MBA in Management from the University of St. Francis.