06/15/2026
Meet Blake Austin, PMP, our Project Manager at HAGLER Process!
Blake's path to industrial project management actually started in sports. After earning a degree in Sport Management and spending seven years managing a nationwide sporting goods retail store, he transitioned into industrial sales when he joined HAGLER 12 years ago. Since then, he's worn many hats, from Inside Sales and Application Engineering to administrative support and beyond. As Blake puts it, his journey has been "anything but a straight line," but each role gave him a new perspective and helped prepare him for where he is today.
One lesson that has stayed with Blake throughout his career is that relationships matter. The strongest partnerships are built on trust, and that remains at the center of lasting success. What Blake enjoys most about project management is the complexity. He thrives on bringing order to projects with dozens of moving parts, from vendors and timelines to technical requirements and customer expectations. For him, the most rewarding projects are not always the easiest ones. They are the ones where challenges arise and the team finds a way to deliver anyway.
After more than a decade at HAGLER, one of Blake's favorite parts of the journey has been watching the company and its people grow. Seeing team members gain confidence, take on new responsibilities, and develop into leaders has been especially rewarding.
Outside of work, Blake's favorite place to be is with his wife and kids, especially on the lake or hiking somewhere new during the summer months. In his free time, you'll likely find him listening to a history podcast, watching a science documentary, or exploring the latest technology and gadgets. If there's something new to learn, chances are Blake is already reading about it!
We're grateful for Blake's leadership, adaptability, and dedication to our customers. His willingness to embrace new challenges, continue learning, and find solutions when things get complicated has made a lasting impact on HAGLER and the customers we serve. Thanks Blake for all you do!