Kent Bates

Chief Executive Officer at Wonder Workshop

Kent Bates is the current Chief Executive Officer at Wonder Workshop. Kent has held this position since September of 2018. Prior to that, they served as the CFO for Amerit Fleet Solutions from January 2016 to September 2018.

Bates' career began in 2009 when they became the business controller for PAIB operations IPRouters at Ericsson. Kent held this position until 2006 when they transferred to Redback Networks Inc., an Ericsson company, as the controller for operations. Bates remained in this role until 2009.

In 2002, Bates became the CFO and VP of Operations for WorkRite Ergonomics. Kent held this position until 2006 when they left to join Make Wonder. After three years with Make Wonder, Bates joined Crown Vantage in 2000 as the chief accounting officer. Kent remained in this role until 2003.

Kent Bates received a BS in Accounting from San Jose State University.

Some individuals on their team include Chuck Rosenwasser - VP, Hardware, Tabi Bude - SVP, Global Sales & Marketing, and Mike Lorion - VP & General Manager, Education.

Timeline

  • Chief Executive Officer

    Current role

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