Elaine joined Coates in 1997 and was assigned as a Right of Way Agent and Document Specialist for pipeline and railroad projects. In 2000, Elaine became the Information Technology Specialist for Coates in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Elaine was promoted to Vice President of Coates Northeastern Division in 2004, based out of Albany, New York. She worked with multiple electric transmission, pipeline, and engineering clients throughout her five years in the Northeast. In 2008, Elaine took her experience to the opposite coast and currently manages the Western Division Office in Walnut Creek, California. Prior to joining Coates, Elaine was employed by Hewlett Packard. Elaine received her B.S. degree in electrical engineering from the University of Houston. She is a member of the International Right of Way Association.