Background & Experience
J. Blake Hering Jr. has originated loans valued at more than $1.1 billion for a wide variety of property types during his tenure with NBS Financial Services. Blake joined the company in 1999 as an Associate Vice President, and became a partner in 2007. He took on a greater management role when he was promoted to Principal, Director of Portland Production, in 2011.

Blake is a member of the National Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA), NAIOP and the Multnomah Athletic Club. Blake was NBS Financial’s 2010 Finance Officer of the Year, and has been repeatedly recognized by life insurance company lenders, including State Farm Life Insurance Company and Nationwide Life Insurance Company, for his high levels of production.

Education
Blake earned a B.A. from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs, New York.

Professional Affiliations
• Beaverton Youth Lacrosse Board of Directors and Coach
• Oregon Outlaws Youth Lacrosse - Coach and Board of Directors
• Oregon Sports Hall of Fame - Board of Directors