Eric Cates

Eric Cates serves as the National Sales Manager at Carson Optical since January 2008, responsible for targeting and developing new business, managing customer relationships, and leading a team of outside sales representatives. Cates coordinates national trade shows and establishes sales goals for both the short and long term. Previously, from July 2000 to December 2007, Cates worked as a Manufacturers Sales Representative, focusing on outside sales across various consumer goods categories including sporting goods, personal fitness, and electronics. Cates holds a BBA in Finance from Texas Tech University - Rawls College of Business, completed in 2000.