Blake Barthelmess

Blake Barthelmess is a seasoned professional blending systems thinking and empathic listening to drive organizational change through strategic frameworks.

With a diverse background spanning healthcare, retail, finance, renewable energy, and more, Blake brings a wealth of experience in internal controls, technology & operations management, team leadership, and strategic decision-making.

Blake holds a Master's in Business Administration from the University of Oregon, a Gartner CIO Certificate from Saïd Business School at University of Oxford, and a Bachelor's in Communications/Advertising from the University of Idaho.

Having served in key roles such as Solar Commercial Director at Hemlock Semiconductor, CEO at Norwegian Crystals, and COO at Columbia Basin Health Association, Blake has honed his expertise in business analysis, project management, and organizational alignment.

Blake's journey includes leadership positions at Lineage Logistics, Silicon Materials Company in China, Starbucks, BHBPartners, REC Silicon, Planar Systems, and Nordstrom.Com, where he spearheaded technological and operational transformations.

Throughout his career, Blake has demonstrated proficiency in internal controls, SAP, ERP implementation, cultural change management, strategic planning, PMO management, and web technology governance.

His skill set encompasses process redesign, budgeting, cost controls, productivity enhancement, and profitability growth, making him a well-rounded professional across various industries.

Blake's passion for combining innovation and strategy to drive organizational success underscores his commitment to excellence and continuous improvement.