Tyler Coates
About Tyler Coates
Title: Chief Revenue Officer
Tyler Coates currently holds the title of Chief Revenue Officer. This role involves the oversight and management of revenue-generating activities within the organization. Coates focuses on driving sales growth and revenue across various sectors, leveraging his extensive experience in strategic account management and product oversight.
Experience in Strategic Sales
Tyler Coates has a comprehensive background in strategic sales, particularly in the data center and cloud sectors. In his role at Zayo, he focused on the company's largest strategic accounts. His responsibilities included overseeing strategic sales for Zayo's Data Center and Cloud offerings, ensuring effective management and growth within these key areas.
Leadership Roles at Zayo
At Zayo, Tyler Coates served in several senior leadership roles. As the SVP of Central Enterprise Sales, he guided teams responsible for Wide Area Networks (WANs), IP Products, Ethernet, Security, Cloud, CloudLink, and Media Networks. Additionally, Coates managed Zayo's Ethernet and Colocation Product teams, demonstrating his multifaceted expertise in telecommunications and IT services.
Founding Member of Community IX Holdings
Tyler Coates is a founding member and Co-Chairman of Community IX Holdings. This organization focuses on providing nonprofit Internet Exchanges in the Miami and Atlanta areas. These exchanges help improve internet infrastructure and connectivity in their respective regions, underlining Coates' commitment to enhancing technological accessibility and community development.
Educational Background
Tyler Coates holds an MBA from the University of Colorado, complementing his robust professional experience with strong academic credentials. Additionally, he earned a BA in economics from Colorado State University. His academic foundation in economics and business administration supports his strategic decision-making and leadership capabilities.
Board Memberships
Tyler Coates serves on the board of the University of Colorado, Denver business school. In this capacity, he contributes to guiding the direction and strategy of the business school, leveraging his industry experience and insights to support the institution's mission and educational objectives.