John E. Scates

John E. Scates, a garage door industry engineer and consultant, was appointed to the Company’s Board of Directors on June 27, 2002. From June 1997 to the present, Mr. Scates has been President and Owner of Scates, Inc., a product design and failure analysis consultancy in Carrollton, Texas. Mr. Scates earned a BS Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Summa Cum Laude from Texas A& M University in 1979.

Mr. Scates is licensed as a Professional Engineer in Texas, Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. Mr. Scates was nominated to serve on Board of Directors at a time when they were seeking to expand product offerings. He is knowledgeable of the powered gate industry and brings experience in research and manufacturing.