Blake Kotiza

Blake Kotiza leads Privoro’s sales efforts to key customers within the government, enterprise and international markets. Blake works relentlessly to push adoption and remove roadblocks among first movers within their respective spaces, providing a framework for Privoro’s reseller partners to follow. At the same time, he develops and pursues new business opportunities. He’s an always-on ambassador of all things Privoro, sharing the company’s vision with anyone who will listen.

Blake brings to Privoro nearly 15 years of experience providing an array of technology solutions – from point products and services to large and complex outsourcing solutions – to clients and partners. Prior to joining Privoro, he managed strategic relationships for Cisco Systems, working with Fortune 500 clients like Avnet and Charles Schwab. Previously, Blake managed inside and outside sales teams handling software, hardware, consulting and managed services at Calence, one of the largest pure-play networking integrators in the United States, and later at its acquiring company, Insight Enterprises. During this time, he managed over $250 million in yearly business.

Blake earned a bachelor’s degree in Communication from Lake Forest College and an MBA from Washington University in St. Louis.