Gretchen Blake

Gretchen Blake is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in business development and financial transactions. Currently serving as the Vice President of Business Development at IRH Capital since April 2007, Gretchen oversees and manages franchise relationships while establishing new partnerships with vendors and customers. Prior to this role, Gretchen was the Director of Business Development at IRH Capital from 2001 to 2007 and worked as a National Account Representative at Thomson Newspapers from 1992 to 2000. Gretchen holds a BA in Political Science and History with a minor in German from Millikin University, where education was completed between 1988 and 1992.