Blake Ehlers joined SimonCRE in 2023 as a Construction Manager. In this position, he assists the Director of Construction and Executive Vice President of Development & Construction on multiple projects in various locations. He is responsible for supervising schedules while ensuring projects are completed on time and meet budget demands.

Blake grew up in Kentucky before moving to Arizona for school. Blake attended ASU for a degree in forensic science with a focus on analytical chemistry. Blake turned the attention to detail and problem-solving gained from this degree into a career in Commercial Real Estate. 

He has worked on many projects, including grocery stores in the midwest and retail stores in the western region of the US. Afterward, he moved into construction to gain a better understanding of the methods and work that goes into building these projects. Blake has returned to development, following his passion for building communities. 

In his free time, Blake enjoys taking his boat out fishing or with friends to enjoy a day on the lake. He also likes snowboarding, hunting, and spending time with family.