Michael Bates

Michael Bates is an experienced sales and engineering professional currently serving as the Transit Sales Manager for the Eastern Region at Allison Transmission since May 2021, previously holding the position of Area Sales Manager. Prior experience includes roles as Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, and Quality and Application Engineer at Comer Industries, where expertise was provided in mechatronic solutions for various industries. Michael's background also includes significant academic contributions as a Student Assistant at Clemson University, assisting in material mechanics research and co-authoring publications. Internships at Kubota Industrial Equipment Corporation involved manufacturing engineering tasks that emphasized design and process improvement. Michael holds an MBA in Supply Chain Management from the University of North Carolina at Pembroke and a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from Clemson University.