Gates grew up in Manistee, and earned a bachelor’s in communications from Hope College. When he’s not at the chamber, Gates is often involved in the performing arts and has worked closely with several local fine arts organizations, including the Arts & Culture Alliance of Manistee County, Manistee Civic Players, Manistee Middle High School Bands, Michigan Playwrights Project, Ludington Area Center for the Arts and the Ramsdell.
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