Meet the Team
Sam Bates
Senior Sales Manager
Birthday
October 7
Birthplace
Darien, CT
Where You Call "Home"
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Most Memorable Moment at UltraTech
Getting a live spot on CNN showing our Ultra-Filter-Tex Fencing during the Deep Water Horizons Spill.
Hobbies
Fishing, surfing, paddleboarding, boating, shooting.
Something from Your Bucket List
Skydiving
Favorite Thing About UltraTech
The People/The Culture; I really enjoy working with everyone here (particularly our fantastic Marketing Team).
Who/What Has Been Your Biggest Influence in Business?
I would say my Brother Stephen who has run a very successful company for around 25+ years. Seeing how he grew the business and maintains customers.
Who/What Has Been Your Biggest Influence in Life?
I would say, my Father. He taught me the importance of working hard and being a good provider. Also, he was a great communicator and generally well-liked by everyone he dealt with. My Dad also passed along a love for fishing and boating and a love of the outdoors.