Background
Bates, Baron Kent was born on October 25, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Paul L. and Gwendolin (Mann) Bates.
Bates, Baron Kent was born on October 25, 1934 in Los Angeles, California, United States. Son of Paul L. and Gwendolin (Mann) Bates.
Bachelor of Arts, Princeton University, 1956.
Public relations staff, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1957-1960; public relations staff, Volkswagon of America, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1961-1967; public relations manager, Volkswagon of America, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1968-1976; director public relations, Volkswagen of America, Englewood Cliffs, New Jersey, 1977-1979; vice president public relations, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1980-1988; vice president New York City public relations office, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1988-1991; retired, Chrysler Corporation, Detroit, 1991.
Board directors Attic Theatre, Orchestra Hall. Served to 1st lieutenant United States Army, 1957. Member International Motor Press Association, Detroit Press Club, American V.P's Forum, Automobile Hall of Fame Clubs: Detroit Athletic, Orchard Lake Country.
Sky; Princeton New York.
Married Doris M. Jackson, November 19, 1966 (divorced). Children: Ned Alexander, Sarah Elizabeth. Married Dorothy May Peltyn, July 24, 1982.