Title: Buhl Community Water Company

Company: Executive Director

Location: Mercer, Penn.

Celebrating 14 years at Buhl Community Water Company, Gloria Coates continues as executive director, with expertise in project business management. As a government water distribution services, Buhl Community relies on Ms. Coates oversees office operations and manages accounts payable and receivable. The highlight of her career was becoming a company shareholder.

Initially, Ms. Coates became involved in her profession because of her experience as a corporate auditor, and attributes her success since to her goal-oriented nature and business management skills. Previously at AmeriHost Franchise Systems, Inc., Ms. Coates began her career after earning an Associates of Business Administration from Business Institute of Pennsylvania, earning spots on the President’s and Dean’s Lists. During her free-time, Ms. Coates supports Paralyzed Veterans of America and American Legion Auxiliary.