Blake Villarreal

Blake Villarreal has a diverse work experience spanning different industries. Blake started their career in the United States Air Force where they served as a Staff Sergeant with various roles including Training Manager, Safety Officer, Meteorologist, and Airfield Operator. After leaving the Air Force in 2011, Blake worked as a Stormwatch Meteorologist at ImpactWeather for a year. In 2012, they joined Liquor Mart as a Store General Manager. From 2014 to 2018, Blake worked at Southern Glazer's Wine & Spirits where they held positions as a Category Analyst and later a Category Manager / Customer Development. Since 2018, Blake has been with MEXCOR International, initially serving as a Portfolio Manager and then being promoted to the role of Director of Portfolio & Pricing in February 2021.

Blake Villarreal attended Stephen F. Austin State University from 2005 to 2012, where they obtained a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree in Business Administration and Management. Prior to that, they attended the Community College of the Air Force from 2001 to 2003, where they earned an Associate's Degree in Atmospheric Sciences and Meteorology. In 2014, they also obtained certifications such as the Certified Professional Category Manager (CPCM) from the Category Management Association and the Certified Specialists of Spirits from the Society of Wine Educators.