Aaron D. Bates graduated summa cum laude from North Carolina Central School of Law in 2010. While in law school Mr. Bates was a senior editor on law review and participated in the North Carolina Driver's License Restoration Project. Mr. Bates went to undergraduate at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill where he graduated in 2007 with a double major in political science and economics. Originally from Welcome, NC, Aaron is the son of Richard and Terri Bates. After graduating law school Aaron moved to Anson County, where he now calls home. He enjoys spending time with his beautiful wife Jaclyn West Bates and his dog Buckley. Aaron is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys bow hunting, fishing, and working around the farm.