Our Story
Founded by seasoned executives who understand the unique challenges of leadership at scale, PEAS emerged from a simple recognition: the most successful CEOs and senior executives share one common trait: they have exceptional support systems.
Our fractional Chief of Staff model bridges the gap between traditional executive assistance and strategic partnership. We bring C-suite experience directly to your leadership team, providing the clarity, structure, and trust that enables transformational growth.
Every partnership begins with deep listening. We take time to understand not just what you need to accomplish, but how you work best, what energizes you, and where you want to focus your highest-value contributions.
Clarity
We cut through complexity to help you see what matters most, enabling decisive action and strategic focus.
Trust
Built through consistent delivery, transparent communication, and absolute discretion in all our partnerships.
Structure
Systems and processes that scale with your growth, creating sustainable operational excellence.
Empathy
Deep understanding of leadership pressures, with solutions tailored to your unique context and challenges.
Vicki Bates
C.E.O.
For some, “I like to help people” is a cliché. For Vicki it’s a lifestyle, always the go-to person for anything. Even with the power of Google, those in her circle go to her first. Vicki was always the teacher’s helper, always received the ‘most sportsmanlike player’ award on softball teams, demonstrating a lifelong passion to help others.
As a born and bred East Coast Kid, building relationships comes naturally which has provided opportunities in her travels around the world to work and play with people from all backgrounds.
Paul Bates
Director,
Business Development
A proven “hands on” Sales & Business Development Director with a wealth of expertise in building and leading sales teams for organizations across many vertical markets. These engagements include Start-Ups and established Enterprise companies. His experience spans 30+ years in North America and EMEA following a successful 11-year career in the Royal Air Force as an Aeronautical Engineer, which created a strong foundation of organization, discipline and teamwork. In his spare time, Paul is an Amateur sports coach and enthusiast with a competitive drive to win and coach others to success.
Matt Bates
Project &
Operations Manager
A dynamic fractional project and operations manager with a track record of streamlining processes, optimizing frameworks, and driving innovation in complex, high-stakes environments. Specializing in stakeholder management, process efficiency, and target-driven coordination, ensuring seamless execution across diverse teams.
Successful, 12+ year prior career in the Royal Air Force (RAF), most recently as a Senior Mission Intelligence Coordinator, managing daily operations and project oversight for the RAF’s RPAS programs. Led multi-agency coordination between military and civilian aviation stakeholders, ensuring seamless collaboration in high-pressure environments. Specialized in stakeholder engagement, operational execution, and intelligence integration, contributing to the success of multinational operations.
