Gary M. Cates

Director/Board Member at

ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Foundation

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Gary M.
Cates is currently the Director at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Foundation and the Chief Philanthropy Officer at ProMedica Health Systems, Inc. He is also a Member of the Defiance Rotary Club and a Trustee at ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital.
In the past, Mr. Cates served as an Independent Director at SB Financial Group, Inc. and as a Director at The State Bank & Trust Co. (Defiance, Ohio).
He was also a Director at the Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce and the United Way of Defiance County.
Additionally, he served as a Trustee at The Ohio Aerospace Institute and as the President of ProMedica Continuing Care Services Corp.Mr. Cates completed his undergraduate degree at Michigan State University and holds an MBA from the University of Michigan.

Gary M. Cates active positions

Companies	Position	Start
Defiance Rotary Club	Corporate Officer/Principal	-
ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides medical services	Director/Board Member	2007-12-31
ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Foundation ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Foundation ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Foundation is a company based in Defiance, OH.	Director/Board Member	-
ProMedica Health Systems, Inc. ProMedica Health Systems, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals and outpatient care clinics	Corporate Officer/Principal	2014-07-31

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Companies	Position	End
SB FINANCIAL GROUP, INC.	Director/Board Member	2017-11-01
The State Bank & Trust Co. (Defiance, Ohio) The State Bank & Trust Co. (Defiance, Ohio) Regional BanksFinance State chartered commercial bank	Director/Board Member	2017-11-01
Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Director/Board Member	-
ProMedica Continuing Care Services Corp. ProMedica Continuing Care Services Corp. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides specialty healthcare and transportation services	President	-
United Way of Defiance County United Way of Defiance County General GovernmentGovernment Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Defiance County is a provider of municipal services focused on public safety, infrastructure, community engagement, and quality of life enhancements. The company is based in Defiance, OH. The company offers services through departments such as building inspection, fire and rescue, police, parks and recreation, and utilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, emergency response, environmental management, and recreational opportunities. Residents have access to resources including permit applications, tax and utility payments, employment opportunities, and bid postings through an online platform. The company emphasizes transparency and civic participation by providing public access to city council and commission meeting agendas and minutes, as well as a notification system for alerts, events, and government activities. Planned capital improvement projects for 2026 include traffic safety upgrades, pedestrian connectivity improvements, and road condition enhancements through roundabout installations, corridor enhancements, sidewalk construction, and street resurfacing.	Director/Board Member	-

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Private companies	12
SB Financial Group, Inc. SB Financial Group, Inc. Regional BanksFinance Operates as a bank holding company though its subsidiaries provides commercial banking services	Finance
Michigan State University Michigan State University Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
ProMedica Health Systems, Inc. ProMedica Health Systems, Inc. Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Operates hospitals and outpatient care clinics	Health Services
University of Michigan University of Michigan Other Consumer ServicesConsumer Services Functions as a College/University	Consumer Services
The Ohio Aerospace Institute The Ohio Aerospace Institute Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Operates as a non-profit organization that provides aerospace research, education and workforce development services	Commercial Services
Defiance Rotary Club
The State Bank & Trust Co. (Defiance, Ohio) The State Bank & Trust Co. (Defiance, Ohio) Regional BanksFinance State chartered commercial bank	Finance
Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Defiance Area Chamber of Commerce Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services Chamber of Commerce	Commercial Services
United Way of Defiance County United Way of Defiance County General GovernmentGovernment Part of United Way Worldwide, United Way of Defiance County is a provider of municipal services focused on public safety, infrastructure, community engagement, and quality of life enhancements. The company is based in Defiance, OH. The company offers services through departments such as building inspection, fire and rescue, police, parks and recreation, and utilities, ensuring regulatory compliance, emergency response, environmental management, and recreational opportunities. Residents have access to resources including permit applications, tax and utility payments, employment opportunities, and bid postings through an online platform. The company emphasizes transparency and civic participation by providing public access to city council and commission meeting agendas and minutes, as well as a notification system for alerts, events, and government activities. Planned capital improvement projects for 2026 include traffic safety upgrades, pedestrian connectivity improvements, and road condition enhancements through roundabout installations, corridor enhancements, sidewalk construction, and street resurfacing.	Government
ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Provides medical services	Health Services
ProMedica Continuing Care Services Corp. ProMedica Continuing Care Services Corp. Medical/Nursing ServicesHealth Services Provides specialty healthcare and transportation services	Health Services
ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Foundation ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Foundation ProMedica Defiance Regional Hospital Foundation is a company based in Defiance, OH.