Blake is the Chief Operating Officer for EPIC Companies. He has been licensed in real estate since 2007, and has participated in all aspects of commercial development. He is a board member of Essential Living, Inc, and has helped develop over 100 units of affordable housing in his hometown of Minot, ND. He is experienced in financing these projects with both state and federal programs. He and his wife Mary live in Fargo and have 4 children (ages 4-14). Blake is on the volunteer committee at EPIC, delivers Meals on Wheels, coaches youth hockey, and enjoys spending any free time outdoors with his family.