James Blank

James Blank, MBA has a diverse work experience spanning over two decades. James is currently serving as the Director of Strategic Development at OneSource Distributors since March 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Codale Electric Supply, Inc. as the West District Director of Contractor Sales from February 2022 to March 2023. At Viking Electric, they held multiple roles including General Manager from January 2020 to February 2022, General Manager from January 2018 to January 2020, Account Manager - Industrial from January 2015 to January 2018, and Account Manager from April 2012 to January 2015. Before joining Viking Electric, they worked at Holt Electric Supply as a Customer Service Representative from August 2011 to April 2012. Their earlier experience includes working at Viking Electric Supply in various roles such as Account Representative from October 2007 to August 2011, City Desk Sales Associate from October 2005 to September 2007, and Warehouse Operations Associate from August 2004 to October 2005. Prior to their career in the electrical supply industry, they worked as an Auto Maintenance & Repair Technician at Bloedel's, Inc. from July 2001 to August 2004.

James Blank, MBA, holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, which they obtained from 2015 to 2018. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor's degree in Business Management from Cardinal Stritch University, completing their studies from 2007 to 2012. James also possesses several additional certifications, including the Certified Sales Professional (CSP) from the Institute for Professional Advancement, the EPEC Gold from the National Association of Electrical Distributors, and the Certified Electrical Professional-Inside Sales from CEP LLC. James has also completed training in "How to Cold Call and Build New Customers" from Dale Carnegie Training.