Blair Christensen
About Blair Christensen
Blair Christensen is the Director Of Business Development at Ally, with extensive experience in asset-based lending and a strong background in financial services leadership.
Current Role at Ally
Blair Christensen currently serves as the Director of Business Development at Ally. Since 2018, he has also held the role of Director - Dealer Lending. His experience at Ally includes overseeing business development strategies and dealer lending initiatives within the Greater Pittsburgh Area.
Previous Roles at Ally
Blair Christensen's career at Ally includes several key roles. He worked as Risk Director from 2014 to 2018 and as Risk Manager from 2012 to 2014. Prior to these roles, he was a Business Development Analyst from 2011 to 2012 and an Underwriter-New Business for 8 months in 2011. He began his career at Ally as a Risk Analyst from 2007 to 2011.
Early Career
Before joining Ally, Blair Christensen worked at Merrill Lynch as an intern for two months in 2005. He also worked at Tavern Restaurant Group as a Manager from 1997 to 2007. Additionally, he served as a Forward Observer with the HHB 2/138th Field Artillery Battalion from 1997 to 2003.
Educational Background
Blair Christensen holds an MBA in Finance from Waynesburg University, where he studied from 2010 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Finance from the University of Kentucky, completing his studies there from 2003 to 2006.
Expertise and Skills
Blair Christensen has extensive experience in asset-based lending, a specialized area of finance. He possesses strong leadership skills, particularly in the financial services sector, and has a proven track record of improving cash flow management within financial organizations.