Jeff Blake

Jeff Blake is an accomplished executive with extensive experience in operations, management, and engineering within the automotive sector. Currently serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Blake's Orchard, Inc., Jeff previously held the role of Managing Director at Pure Power Technologies, Inc. and Stanadyne LLC, where leadership spanned operations, finance, engineering, HR, and business development, achieving significant financial discipline with P&L accountability for multimillion-dollar businesses. Prior to these roles, Jeff was President & General Manager at JBMbio LLC and Business Unit Director at Axalta, directing substantial business segments and developing effective go-to-market strategies. Jeff's foundation includes vital positions at BorgWarner Inc. and Daimler Trucks North America, complemented by a Bachelor of Science in Heavy Equipment Engineering Technology from Ferris State University and a certificate in Internal Combustion Engine Engineering from the University of Michigan.