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Jake comes to The Blake with a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration from Alice Lloyd College and a Certified Workers' Compensation Adjuster certificate. He also has previous experience at Tri-State Claims Service (Ballad’s Workers' Compensation Claims Adjuster).

Jake’s favorite part of working with seniors is watching residents thrive in our community, having daily interaction, and providing comfort to them. He loves working at The Blake because of the amount of love and compassion he receives daily from our leadership team and residents. He truly looks forward to coming to work each day and living by The Blake Key Values: Excellence, Compassion, Leadership, Integrity, Respect, Safety, and Joy. Jake watched The Blake being built from the ground up, starting as an empty lot and becoming the most beautiful building in Kingsport. “The Blake is such a blessing to me because I feel that I have answered my calling. There is nothing I would rather do!” he says.

When he’s not working, Jake enjoys spending time with his wife, Brooke, and dog, Daisy. He also loves to play golf and fish. Most importantly, he loves watching Tennessee Football!

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Tramara is a proud Kingsport native. She joined The Blake family as Director of Sales in March 2022 and is excited to work with such a compassionate team. She is a graduate of East Tennessee State University with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration and a Marketing Minor. She has 21 years in the hospitality industry through resort and event sales. Tramara’s favorite part of working at The Blake is building relationships with residents and family. She loves listening to their stories, wisdom and life experiences. She loves how The Blake helps seniors thrive and enjoy life. When Tramara is not working, she enjoys traveling, being outdoors and spending time with family and friends.

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Shon is the Director of Wellness here at the Blake at Kingsport. She is originally from Elizabethton, Tennessee, and holds a BSN from East Tennessee State University.

Shon has been working as a registered nurse since 2006 in multiple locations. She has worked in Labor and Delivery, Home Health, Hospice, and Long Term Care at a Skilled Nursing Facility.

Shon's favorite part of working with seniors is getting to hear all of the residents' stories and seeing their quality of life improve. She also enjoys working at The Blake because of the great family atmosphere.

When she is not working, she enjoys traveling, spending time with friends and family, playing piano, and singing in church. Shon is married to Dale Blevins, who is the Director of Carter County 911, as well as a pastor. They are parents to two boys, Brandon and Casey, as well as Hannah, their daughter-in-law.

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Stephanie Linkous is a native of East Tennessee. She joined the Blake of Kingsport in March of 2023 as a part-time concierge, and in May of 2023, she joined our leadership team as Dining Room Coordinator. She has recently been promoted into her current role as Director of Business Operations. Stephanie had the privilege and honor of being a stay-at-home mom for 15 years. She was very active in serving her church, holding various positions over the years including Sunday School Teacher, Youth leader, and VBS director alongside her husband.

Stephanie began her career in banking, working as a teller coordinator, and later was promoted to Universal Banker where she was able to help clients in the community meet financial challenges.

Stephanie loves her job at the Blake. She wanted to step into a position where she felt she had a purpose. She has a servant's heart and loves the opportunity she’s been given to serve the residents here. She loves every resident and feels they have become her extended family.

Stephanie married Steven, her high school sweetheart, and they’ve raised 3 amazing children: Jordan, Brianna, and Abby. She loves traveling with her family. She's thankful for the opportunity of new adventures and making memories with them! They enjoy cruising and visiting new places.

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Theresa began her career at The Blake at Kingsport as Move In Coordinator prior to opening the building. After the initial move ins were completed, she transitioned to full time Concierge. She has worked in senior care in various titles in Tri Cities for over 13 years. She is accredited as a Certified Senior Advisor.

Theresa enjoys getting to know the residents and families. And cherishes the relationships they have formed. Theresa and her husband live in Kingsport. They enjoy boating, traveling, and spending time with family.

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Heather started her career in healthcare as a CNA in a long term care facility. She then decided to get her LPN license and while working received her LPN license through TCAT of Elizabethton. She has worked numerous jobs from long term care to doctors offices for both adult care and pediatrics as well. Her passion has always been taking care of individuals the way she would want to be taken care of. She has been a nurse now for 6 years and is currently in school to further her career in nursing. She has been at the Blake for 2 years in September of this year. She was a floor nurse before becoming the Assistant Director of Wellness. Her favorite thing about working at the Blake is the family atmosphere and getting to know the family and residents. She loves to be able to be there for individuals during some of the toughest times and listening to their concerns and helping make things easier for them. She and her husband, Todd, have four children: Bentley, Noah, Abigail, and Brylie. They also have 2 dogs Luka and Ozzy. When she isn't at work, she enjoys spending time with her family and friends and reading books.

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Camie is the Director of Activities here at the Blake at Kingsport. She is a Tennessee native and just recently moved back to the Kingsport area. She grew up in Gray, TN, and spent 15 years living in Knoxville, TN.

Camie holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Early Childhood Education from Milligan College, and she is a certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), as well as a Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional (CMDCP.) She has worked as an activities professional in the senior living industry for the last 9 years.

Camie's favorite part of working with seniors is getting to hear all of the residents' stories and learning from their experiences. She loves being able to make an impact in their lives, and often feels like they make more of an impact on hers.

When Camie is not working, she enjoys spending time on the lake with her friends and family. Camie is also a new grandmother to a beautiful baby boy, named Gray.

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Danny is originally from Bluff City, TN. He is a licensed electrician through the state of Tennessee. He comes to The Blake with 2 years of electrician trade classes at Northeast Community College and holds a Mechanical & Electrician Certificate. He also owns a small business.

His favorite part of working with residents is getting to know them and hearing ‘old time’ stories from their past. Danny is grateful for the opportunity to take care of such a beautiful facility and work with a leadership team that feels like a tight-knit family.

When Danny is away from work, he enjoys fishing, traveling with his wife and spending time with his kids and grandchildren.

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Aaron was born and raised here in Kingsport. He joined The Blake family in July 2022. He graduated from Southeast Culinary & Hospitality College in Bristol, TN with a two Associate's degree in Culinary Arts and Restaurant Management. He also has over 20 years’ experience in healthcare, fine dining, country clubs, and various restaurants in the area.

Aaron’s favorite part of working at The Blake is building relationships and interacting with the residents.

When he’s not working, Aaron enjoys spending time with his wife, Jennifer, and their 3 teenagers, David, Ashley, and Tamika. He is also a PC enthusiast and loves watching Star Wars.

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