General Cable Names Bates Vice President, U.S. Sales

General Cable Corp. (Highland Heights, Ky.): Lance G. Bates has joined the company as vice president, U.S. sales. Bates will report to Gregory J. Lampert, executive vice president of the company, and president and CEO, General Cable North America. Bates has more than 18 years experience in sales leadership. Since 2007, he has held the position of president and COO, Global Accounts and Strategic Markets Divisions, for Cintas Corp., in Cincinnati, Ohio.