Blake van Leer

Blake Van Leer serves as a Special Advisor to Kathy Ireland at kathy ireland Worldwide, focusing on strategic planning and managing D2C and B2B strategies. Currently, Blake holds the position of Chief Strategy Officer and Board Member at SG Benefit Providers, overseeing fundraising and growth strategies. Previous roles include Chief Growth Officer at Porter Capital and BLVD, where Blake provided consulting services in marketing and business growth. As CEO of Padfinders, Blake expanded the business significantly, and earlier experience includes co-founding Van Leer Realty and serving as Project Management and Marketing Manager at Garnet Inc. Academic credentials include an upcoming Global Business MBA from Georgia Tech and a Bachelor's degree from Purdue University Fort Wayne.