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To Recognize the Leadership and Outreach of Columbus Young Professional Blake Compton
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WHEREAS, Blake Compton is a graduate of Columbus State Community college, where he studied Business Management, Psychology, and Real Estate; and
WHEREAS, Blake is the CEO and Founder of Compton Construction- one of the fastest growing companies in Central Ohio that is an integral part of helping emerging businesses flourish; and
WHEREAS, Previous to his current role, Blake served as the Membership Director at the Society of Marketing Professional Services where he focused on establishing trust among members and facilitating healthy communications for the business community; and
WHEREAS, The Create Columbus Commission has unanimously chosen to honor Blake as an outstanding Columbus Young Professional for his dedication to the enrichment and growth of the community through both his business and his outreach initiatives; and
WHEREAS, Blake is an avid and experienced volunteer and a leader for a number of organizations, including Wild Goose Creative, AIDS Resource Center Ohio, The Women’s Fund of Central Ohio, and the Columbus Idea Foundry.
WHEREAS, The combination of Blake’s company projects and his community outreach have culminated in outstanding philanthropic results. In 2015 under Blake’s leadership, Compton Construction was able to raise $25,000 for various nonprofits, one of which was Glass Axis, who received $10,000 to continue fostering a sense of community between artists and visitors of the gallery; now, therefore
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF COLUMBUS:
That this Council does hereby declare the distinguished, Blake Compton, be praised and recognized for his dedication and leadership to and for the Columbus community through his business’ efforts to develop the community’s environment, and through his empowering advocacy and philanthropic initiatives.