Mark Bates is the President and CEO of Bishop & Brogdon, a dynamic Manufacturer’s Rep Firm, headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia. Under his leadership, the company has experienced rapid growth, expanding its reach to manage sales and service operations across a broad and evolving Southeastern territory within the electrical industry.

A respected industry leader, Mark recently served as Chairman of NEMRA (National Electrical Manufacturers Representatives Association), where he played a key role in advancing collaboration across the industry. Most notably, he was instrumental in helping implement a landmark Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that strengthened alignment between key industry sectors, fostering greater cooperation and long-term success.

With a career spanning complex electrical construction environments, Mark has contributed to projects around the globe, delivering innovative solutions to challenging technical and operational problems. He is widely recognized for his ability to build strong, strategic partnerships across manufacturers, distributors, contractors, and end users—driving growth and creating value throughout the electrical ecosystem.