Blaise is a native of Hastings, Nebraska and joined NGAUS in early 2019 shortly after moving to Washington D.C. He currently serves as the association’s Legislative Affairs Manager, Army Programs.
Before coming to D.C. he worked for the Sheriff of Adams County, Nebraska for 6 years. During his time at the Sheriff’s Office, he was in charge of writing jail policy and procedures as well as verifying the department’s compliance with the Nebraska Jail Standards Board.
His work history includes:
- Industry Liaison - NGAUS, 2023-2025
- Legislative Analyst - NGAUS, 2021-2023
- Legislative Assistant - NGAUS, 2019-2021
- Administrative Assistant - Adams County Sheriff’s Office, Hastings NE, 2012-2018
- Project Manager/Intern - Diaconia International Hilfe, Tirana Albania, 2017
- Intern - Seiler & Parker PC LLO, Hastings NE, 2015
- Intern - Law Office of Dunmire, Fisher & Hastings, Hastings NE, 2014
Blaise studied Political Science and Business Administration at Hastings College.
Blaise is a huge fan of the Nebraska Cornhuskers and the St. Louis Cardinals. He and his wife, Suzette, enjoy traveling and spending time with their dog.