Edward Yates MBA '80

Retired Chief Financial Officer
Dentsply International, now known as Dentsply Sirona

“My MBA studies [at York College] helped broaden my business perspective beyond accounting and finance.”

Current City: Wrightsville, PA

YCP Degree: Master of Business Administration

Spartan Snapshots

Received the Elijah Watt Sells Award from the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
In retirement, received the Weatherby Award, the highest worldwide honor in hunting and conservation
Former Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Dentsply International and former Trustee of Dentsply International Foundation
Contributed to Dentsply's profitability which, in turn, was reflected in the Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) accounts, which resulted in secure financial futures for Dentsply employees
Trustee of York College for 18 years and served four years on Collegiate Council before joining the Board
Attends multiple campus and alumni events each year and a member of the Small Legacy Society