Blake's influence in business strategy and government policy has contributed to:The development of the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Program in the State of Oregon (OHA), The reduction of state program waste (HHSC) by $700 million annually through policy optimization,An increase in revenue secured for providers (ASSPP) by over 30% and $36 million annually, through improved communication, outreach, and accounting efforts,Over $1.2 million in increased annual yields, through the utilization of the industry advancement agreement between Key Mechanical and Local 290 Steamfitters Union.Blake works passionately to provide the first-responder community access to sources of private and government funded programs by utilizing existing sources of funds, and assisting municipalities in the development of new sources of funding through government relations efforts. In addition to revenue optimization, Blake has served an influential role in brand management, assessing current branding performance and providing creative services. Blake's experience includes commercial and supplemental health insurance plan sales; Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, and Public Employee Benefit Board (PEBB) health plan marketing, sales, and administration; directing Business Development in industrial engineering applications; Directing the Ambulance Services Supplemental Payment Program (ASSPP) and Medicaid Administrative Program (MAC) for Local Health Districts (LHD), for the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC); and the development of the Ground Emergency Medical Transportation (GEMT) Program for the Oregon Health Authority (OHA).Blake has devoted time to volunteering as a board member for the Austin Capitals LGBT Flag Football League, and has assisted in the administration of numerous other human rights focused organizations including Out Youth, the Houston Hurricanes LGBT Flag Football League, and the Human Rights Campaign (HRC). Early in his career, Blake served several tours as a wild land firefighter, and is currently a helicopter pilot training to work in wildfire suppression.