Jerold A. Blain is an experienced Facilities Manager with a strong background in the computer software industry. With a professional series in Facilities Management from the University of California, Berkeley, and previous roles as Acting Facilities Manager at Caltrans and Facilities Manager at Earnest Inc., Blain brings proven expertise to the table. Moreover, Blain has a graduate degree in Native American Studies from the University of California, Davis, and a bachelor's degree in Native American Studies from Stanford University, which highlights their diverse academic background.

During their career, Blain has worked as Workplace Manager at Rally Health, Interim Workplace Experience Manager, APAC at Zendesk, and Workplace Operations Manager at Zendesk. They have also worked as Facilities Manager at Prosper Marketplace and Asana, along with coordinator and temporary admin/project assistant roles at Kearns & West, respectively. Blain has also worked in research and intern roles at Native American Language Center, UC Davis, Yocha Dehe Wintun Nation, and Cross-Cultural Center, UC Davis, highlighting their interdisciplinary skills.

Blain is a Staff Services Analyst - Range C at Caltrans and former Cofounder of Buckley Homestead, and has experience in office coordination at Stanford Humanities Center and multicultural alumni relations at Stanford Alumni Association. As a Facilities Manager, Blain demonstrated a strong ability to oversee all aspects of facilities management operations, including personnel management, budget reconciliation, vendor negotiation, and safety compliance. Blain's professional experience is complemented by their interests in Native American Studies, cultural resources, and community outreach.