Blake Swenson

Blake Swenson has a diverse work experience in various companies. Blake started their career at HSBC Mexico, S.A. as a Stock Analyst in 1995. Blake then moved to Aon Hewitt, where they worked as a Business Analyst from 1996 to 1998, focusing on designing and implementing retirement plans for Fortune 1000 clients. Blake joined Goldman Sachs in 1998, serving as a Senior Analyst and Project Manager, overseeing successful projects in capital market trading, bond and equity mutual fund trading, and data conversions. In 2001, they worked at DBI Consulting as a Project Manager before transitioning to GMAC as Director of Finance, managing a team and completing a million-dollar valuation platform project. From 2007 to 2008, Blake worked at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. as a Project Management Consultant, supporting product integration and financial planning. Blake then joined Deloitte in 2015 as a Manager, leading numerous large-scale implementations and providing consulting services for back office processes and sales strategies. Currently, Blake is at Thrivent, where they hold the position of Vice President of Commercial Distribution Technology and has previously served as Director of Field and Member Solutions and Director of Field Compensation and Administration. Blake'sroles at Thrivent revolve around sales compensation, team leadership, and industry advocacy.

Blake Swenson earned an MBA in Finance from DePaul Driehaus College of Business from 1997 to 2000. Prior to that, they completed a BS in Business and Spanish at Concordia College from 1992 to 1996. Additionally, they have obtained certifications in various areas, including Creating a Culture of Change, Strategic Thinking, The Six Morning Habits of High Performers, Rational Unified Process, and is a Project Management Professional.