Doug Bates

Active Investor

Associate - Edward Jones at Edward Jones

Newark, Ohio

Doug Bates, Associate - Edward Jones at Edward Jones is an active investor based in Newark, Ohio. This profile covers what Doug Bates backs, at which stage, and how founders can reach out in 2026.

Mr. Doug Bates serves as Chief Financial Officer at National Affordable Housing Trust. Mr. Bates is an Angel Investor. Doug joined NAHT in 2007 as Assistant Controller and has been instrumental in creating controls and efficiencies while promoting a sound financial structure. Until the Joint Venture with Low Income Investment Fund (LIIF) in 2020, he also served as the CFO of Stewards of Affordable Housing for the Future (SAHF), which was the sole member of NAHT. Doug continues to oversee the financial administration of SAHF. Doug has over 20 years of experience in financial management, operations and the low income tax credit industry. Prior to joining NAHT, he served as Fund Accounting Manager for Paramount Financial Group and as Controller for Heritage Development Company. Doug also serves as a board member and treasurer for a not-for-profit organization in the Columbus area. Doug holds a B.S. in Accounting from Youngstown State University and earned his MBA from Mount Vernon Nazarene University.

Investor type: Angel
Stages: Early Stage VentureSeed
Invests in: WealthTechInsurTechSaaS & EnterpriseConsumer & RetailPropTech & Real EstateEdTechGaming & EntertainmentMedia & Content
Location: Newark, Ohio
Typical check: $375K
Past investments: 3

Notable investments

National Affordable Housing Trust (NAHT)HomeBinderKnoq

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