Blake Klingeman

Blake Klingeman is a seasoned executive with a comprehensive background in operations and finance, currently serving as Chief Operating Officer at Curtin Maritime, Corp. since November 2019. Prior to this role, Blake was the Principal Owner of Konaway Group, where the focus was on creating a purpose-driven work environment. Blake's experience includes serving as Vice President of Service Execution at TOTE, where responsibilities encompassed customer service and continuous improvement strategies, and as Director of Operations and Performance Improvement at Saltchuk, where Blake implemented Lean methodologies across multiple business units. Earlier roles include positions in finance and reporting at Saltchuk, Foss Maritime Company, and Energy Northwest. Blake holds an MBA in Finance and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting from Washington State University.