Background
Gates, Charles Cassius was born on May 27, 1921 in Morrison, Colorado, United States. Son of Charles Cassius and Hazel LaDora (Rhoads) Gates.
Gates, Charles Cassius was born on May 27, 1921 in Morrison, Colorado, United States. Son of Charles Cassius and Hazel LaDora (Rhoads) Gates.
Student, Massachusetts Institute of Technology, 1941. Bachelor of Science, Stanford University, 1943. Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Michigan Technology University, 1975.
Doctor of Engineering (honorary), Colorado School Mines, 1985.
With, Copolymer Corporation, Baton Rouge, 1943-1946; with, Gates Rubber Company, Denver, 1946-1996; vice president, Gates Rubber Company, Denver, 1951-1958; executive vice president, Gates Rubber Company, Denver, 1958-1961; Chairman of the Board, Gates Rubber Company, Denver, 1961-1996; Chief Executive Officer, Gates Rubber Company, Denver Chairman of the Board, The Gates Corporation, Denver, 1982-1996; Chief Executive Officer, The Gates Corporation, Denver, 1982-1996; also board directors, The Gates Corporation, Denver president, The Gates Corporation, 1994-1996; chairman, Cody Company, Denver, since 1996; chairman, Gates Capital Management, LLC, Denver, since 1996. Board of trustees Gates Foundation.
Chairman Gates Family Foundation. Trustee California Institute of Technology, Pasadena, Denver Art Museum Foundation, Graland Country Day School Foundation. Member of Conference Board (director), Shikar-Safari International, Wigwam Club, Castle Pines Golf Club, Auguata National Golf Club, Country Club Colorado, Old Baldy Club, Club Ltd., Boone and Crockett Club, Waialae Country Club, Outrigger Canoe Club, Denver Country Club, Roundup Riders Rockies, Conquistadores del Cielo.
Married June Scowcroft Swaner, November 26, 1943 (deceased December 2000). Children: Diane, John Swaner.