Alumni and Friends Directory

Blake Kirby

Blake Kirby

Title: Managing Director / Principal

Company: Bandon Holdings, LLC

Location: Salt Lake City, Utah

Educational Background

BS, Accounting, Utah State University, 1991


Huntsman School Interactions:

The Center for Entrepreneurial Excellence Founder's Board
Professional Achievement Award Recipient - 2006
National Advisory Board Member 2003 - 2009

Biography

Blake is Managing Director and Owner of Bandon Holdings, LLC, a diversified Family Office investment company. He is active as a board member for several of his portfolio companies, which include Creminelli, Snap Finance, and The Builders Fund investment committee.

Blake’s career began in the consulting division of KPMG International with an emphasis on manufacturing, technology, and finance. In 1998, Blake founded Inovar, Inc. where he served as Chairman & CEO as well as majority shareholder for many years. Under his leadership, Inovar became the largest Electronics Manufacturing Service company in the Intermountain region, providing engineering design and manufacturing services to high growth OEMs in the medical device, military defense, communication, and aerospace industries. 

Blake is also an active member of the following organizations: 

  • Our Schools Now – Board Member
  • Utah State University Foundation – Board Member
  • Young Presidents Organization (YPO)
  • Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation (JDRF)

Blake currently lives in Salt Lake City and San Diego. He has one daughter, Bailey, and two stepsons, Alex and Carson. He is married to his soulmate, Dove. He enjoys golf, skiing, and scuba diving. College athletics hold a special place in his heart, especially football and basketball.