Coleman Yates Joins Association Staff as Director of Membership
Coleman Yates has joined the Association team as the new director of membership. He is a former member of the Dallas BA himself, having worked as an independent insurance agent with Dallas firm Smith Allen Insurance. He grew a local book of business advising clients on their home and auto insurance needs.
“Coleman is already providing a positive contribution to our membership and staff,” said Dallas BA Executive Officer Phil Crone. “His familiarity with the Association, enthusiasm to meet people and drive to help us grow make him ideally suited to this critical role.”
Coleman has 13 years of work experience in the areas of event management, operations, sales, marketing, communications and client relations.
Prior to his time with Smith Allen, Coleman worked in the beverage industry for five years selling craft beer, premium wine and spirits to multiple accounts across the DFW Metroplex.
In his new role, he is responsible for the growth of the Association by being the first contact for new members and prospective members alike. He also will be the main driver to keep and improve positive relationships with existing members to facilitate their continued participation and support of Dallas BA events and initiatives.
A Plano native, Coleman graduated in 2011 from the University of Texas at Austin with a degree in corporate communication and a minor in Spanish. “When I’m not busy at the office I enjoy spending time at home in Dallas with my wonderful wife Shelley, our Pomeranian Chloe and two cats, Carlton and Emmeline,” says Coleman. “I’m an avid craft beer and sports fan and love spending time with family and friends more than anything in the world.”