Director of Timberland Investment Management

Mr. Bates joined ORM in 1998 to manage the accounting department. In his current role he is responsible for investor relations, client support, and portfolio management for Timber Fund investors. Prior to joining ORM, he was an audit manager in the Seattle office of Deloitte & Touche. Mr. Bates is a certified public accountant and holds a B.S. in Business Administration from California State University, Northridge.