Guild Member Profile

A highly accomplished and enterprising location selection executive with global location expertise. Domestic and international experience in project management, sales, analysis, and strategy. Proven aptitude for providing consulting services with an emphasis on client engagement and product delivery. Excels at ensuring optimal geographic locations for businesses across varied industries, with focus on workforce issues and demographic trends. A visionary leader who leverages exemplary analytical, organizational, and communication skills to provide sustainable business solutions while maintaining industry-leading standards of excellence.

Gary built his career at JLL, the Staubach Company, and Moran, Stahl & Boyer.

GEOGRAPHIC AREAS SERVED

North America

Industries

Data Centers	Education	Aerospace, Aeronautics and Aviation
Forestry, Minerals, Metal	Electronics	Paper
Real Estate	Media	Logistics, Warehouse and Distribution
Apparel	Food and Beverage	R&D
Advanced Manufacturing	Financial	Chemicals and Plastics
Medical and Life Sciences	Pharma	Business Services and HQ
Automotive	IT	Energy

PERSONAL NOTE

Yates received his Bachelor of Science in Economics at Messiah College. He is a Six Sigma Greenbelt, and holds a Georgia real estate license. Yates has been published multiple times, is a frequent speaker at conferences, and is an active member of the Site Selectors Guild.

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