William J. Bates

William J. Bates is an Adjunct Professor at Carnegie Mellon Architecture with extensive experience in corporate real estate and international development. He holds a professional architecture degree from the University of Notre Dame and completed postgraduate studies in construction management at Pennsylvania State University and Harvard University.

Professional Background:

• Former Vice President of Real Estate for Eat'n Park Hospitality Group
• Managed global facilities expansion for Marconi Communications (28 to 150 sites)
• Vice President of Strategic Facilities Planning at PNC Bank
• Design and Construction Manager for Westinghouse Electric Corporation

Professional Leadership:

• Past President of the American Institute of Architects (AIA)
• Former President of AIA Pennsylvania and AIA Pittsburgh
• Founding president of Pittsburgh Chapter of the National Organization of Minority Architects