Roger Blake

Roger Blake currently serves as the President & CEO of Merit Network, Inc. Roger is also a member of The QUILT Executive Committee, working on advanced cyberinfrastructure development for research and education. With a background in cybersecurity and sales leadership at companies like Palo Alto Networks and AT&T, Roger has a proven track record of achieving growth objectives. Additionally, Roger has served as a Commissioner on the 21st Century Infrastructure Commission, working on developing comprehensive long-range infrastructure visions for Michigan. Roger holds an MBA from the University of Michigan and has a BA in Telecommunications from Michigan State University.