Blake Compton

Blake Compton serves as the Vice President of Youth Development at the YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee since July 2020, with a progression of roles including Senior Executive and Executive of Youth Development. Previous experience includes leadership positions at the YMCA of Greater Waukesha County, where Blake held the role of Senior Program Director and Camp and Family Director. Additional noteworthy roles include the School Age Education & Day Camp Director at YMCA of Metropolitan Milwaukee and Horticulture Educator and Curriculum Developer at Boerner Botanical Gardens. Blake designed and led wilderness adventure programs for youth at Crystalaire Adventures and served as Director at Camps Crystalaire and Lookout. Early career experiences included serving as a Case Manager for the Youth Conservation Corps and working as a Wildlife Biologist at Great Smoky Mountain National Park. Educational background includes studies at the University of Tennessee, University of St. Thomas, and an Associate’s degree in Geological and Earth Sciences from the College of Lake County.