Elaine Bates

Elaine Bates is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in strategic operations, business management, and customer relations. Currently serving as VP of Strategic Operations for the Equipment Division at Triumph since January 2022, Elaine previously held various roles at TBK Bank, including Relationship Banking Business Manager, where significant contributions included implementing Salesforce and managing training for new hires. Prior to TBK Bank, Elaine worked in multiple capacities at Triumph for Carriers, demonstrating a keen capability in sales support, risk analysis, and operations administration. With a background in the Federal Aviation Administration, Elaine gained valuable experience in managing executive schedules and maintaining critical training records. Additionally, Elaine has a history of leadership in managing entertainment productions at Royal Caribbean Group. Elaine holds a B.F.A. in Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology from Texas Tech University.