Blake Neitzke, a graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point, commissioned into the US Army in 2012 as an infantry officer. After serving for several years in the 82nd Airborne Division, Blake was selected for Special Forces training and became an Operational Detachment Alpha (ODA) commander with 3rd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group. He later served as a Troop Commander in the 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group. During his service, Blake completed multiple deployments to Iraq and Northwest Africa. Some of Blake’s notable military awards include the Ranger Tab, Sapper Tab, Special Forces Tab, and Bronze Star Medal. Following his 10-year career in the military, Blake transitioned into entrepreneurship, purchasing and operating a 15-key hotel located in Round Top, Texas. In addition to overseeing operations for the business, Blake pursued a Master of Business Administration, graduating from the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas in 2024 with a concentration in real estate finance.