Brian Coates

Brian Coates currently serves as the Aggregate Marketing & Sales Manager at Pattison Sand Company, LLC, where responsibilities include marketing and selling limestone in the Midwest regions since June 2014. In addition, Brian holds the position of Designated Supervisor of Locomotives, training FRA certified employees on federal railroad rules and regulations. Prior experience includes roles as Rail Trainer/Rail Safety Compliance Manager at Canadian Pacific Railway and various positions at Iowa Chicago and Eastern Railroad, including Trainmaster and Assistant Trainmaster. Brian began a career in the United States Marine Corps as an Infantry member from June 1995 to June 1999. Educational qualifications include an Associate's degree in Computer Aided Drafting from Northeast Iowa Community College, earned between 1999 and 2001.