Michael Blake has joined KemperSports as Vice President of Information Technology. KemperSports is a leading sports, entertainment, and hospitality company that delivers operational excellence in property and experience management. Headquartered in Chicago with regional offices throughout the U.S., KemperSports manages more than 140 golf courses, private clubs, sports venues, and destination resorts nationwide.
With over 20 years of experience in the hospitality IT sector, Michael brings a wealth of knowledge from his previous leadership roles, including serving as Chief Technology Officer for the American Hotel & Lodging Association and Chief Information Officer for notable hospitality brands such as Commune Hotels and Hyatt. Throughout his career, Michael has spearheaded major cloud migrations, enhanced cybersecurity initiatives, and driven change management across diverse environments, all focusing on delivering cost-effective, high-impact technology solutions.
On a personal note, Michael is a devoted family man, married to his wife Josephine for over 25 years. They have three sons: their eldest recently graduated with a Finance degree from the University of Utah, their middle son is pursuing Accounting at the University of Texas, and their youngest, is attending the U.S. Naval Academy. When not immersed in his work, you can find Michael and Josephine traveling across the country to cheer on their son at various rowing regattas.