Joe Cates

Joe Cates has a diverse work experience spanning various industries. Joe worked as a Director of Business Development at U.S. CAD, a VinZero company, where they focused on capturing market share and generating revenue. Prior to this, they held the role of Business Line Director - Cloud Platforms, Inside Sales at the same company. Joe also worked as a Panzura Specialist at U.S. CAD, where they helped companies in the Architecture, Engineering, & Construction industry adapt to changing technologies and connect globally.

Before joining U.S. CAD, Joe worked as a Strategic Account Manager at U.S. CAD, where they engaged in consultative sales within the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry. Joe also worked as a Sales Representative at Managed Design and as a License Application Sales representative at Oracle, where they worked with C-level executives and procurement teams to navigate legacy on-premise applications and transition to the cloud.

In addition, Joe has experience in sales and operations roles. Joe worked as an Account Executive III at Fusion Logistics, selling logistics services to small and medium-sized businesses. Joe also worked at Target as a Sr. Guest Service Team Leader LOD, where they managed store operations and coordinated various teams to exceed goals and solve operational issues.

Earlier in their career, Joe worked as an Independently Contracted Agent at New York Life Insurance Company and Cates and Ohme LLC. Joe also held the position of Senior Sales Representative at Ball Pro Inc/Eaglejack Golf.

Overall, Joe Cates has a strong background in business development, sales, and operations, with a focus on the Architecture, Engineering, and Construction industry and the technology sector.

Joe Cates attended Faribault High School from 1998 to 2002. Joe then went on to pursue a degree in Communication Studies at the University of Minnesota from 2002 to 2006. During their time at the university, their studies focused on Communications, Video Production, Marketing, and Management.