Blake Eason, MBA, Cpa
About Blake Eason, MBA, Cpa
Blake Eason, MBA, CPA, serves as the Vice President of Finance and Divisional CFO at Amherst, where he acts as a business partner to the company president. He has extensive experience in finance, including roles at Walmart, Stonehenge Capital, and Big Tex Trailers, and holds an MBA from The University of Texas at Austin.
Current Role at Amherst Holdings
Blake Eason serves as the Vice President of Finance and Divisional CFO at Amherst Holdings. In this role, he acts as a business partner to the company president and oversees financial operations. His responsibilities include managing financial strategy and ensuring effective financial planning and analysis. Eason has been with Amherst since 2022 and operates from the Austin, Texas Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience at Walmart
Blake Eason has held multiple positions at Walmart, including Director of International Finance from 2018 to 2019, and Expense Management Lead from 2019 to 2022. He also served as Senior Manager II in Operations Finance from 2016 to 2018. His roles involved overseeing financial operations and contributing to expense management strategies across the organization.
Experience in Private Equity and Financial Analysis
Eason has a background in private equity, having worked at Stonehenge Capital as a Private Equity Analyst from 2006 to 2008 and as a Private Equity Associate from 2008 to 2010. His expertise includes equity and debt markets, as well as investor relations. This experience has equipped him with a strong foundation in financial analysis and investment strategies.
Educational Background
Blake Eason holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from The University of Texas at Austin. He also earned a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) in Finance from Texas Christian University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in finance and business management.
Career at Big Tex Trailers and Fidelity Investments
Eason worked at Big Tex Trailers from 2013 to 2016 in Financial Planning and Analysis. He also spent a year at Fidelity Investments as a Management Consultant in 2012-2013. These roles contributed to his comprehensive understanding of financial operations and strategic planning within diverse business environments.