Blake joined Vista in December of 2024, as President. In this role, Blake oversees all property operations for the company. He has over 15 years of experience throughout the southeast and Mid-Atlantic Regions. Blake has a unique blend of market rate, affordable, and student housing experience. Prior to joining Vista, Blake was Assistant Director of Multifamily Management for Druker + Falk, where he spent the last seven years.

Blake graduated from the University of North Carolina at Wilmington with a degree in Political Science and a minor in International Affairs. He was also a member of the baseball team at UNCW and played for his childhood team, the Atlanta Braves, in their minor league system after graduation. When he is not working, he loves spending time with his wife Miranda, on a boat in a warm climate.