Leadership
Experience Behind
Every Project.
Blake Contracting's leadership team brings hands-on construction, healthcare, equipment, and project-management experience to complex clinical environments.
Leadership Team
Meet the people guiding Blake Contracting's operations, project delivery, client relationships, and continued growth.
Founder + Leadership
Blake Skarpalezos
President & CEO
Blake Skarpalezos serves as President and CEO of Blake Contracting, providing strategic leadership and direction while remaining closely involved in the company’s operations, client relationships, and continued growth. With extensive experience in healthcare construction, Blake has helped establish the company as a trusted partner for complex projects ranging from ground-up medical office buildings and hospital additions to specialized renovations within active healthcare facilities. His experience also includes medical imaging environments such as MRI, CT, X-ray, and other highly technical clinical spaces. Blake’s hands-on understanding of construction and healthcare operations has shaped the company’s commitment to careful planning, quality workmanship, safety, and minimizing disruption to patient care. His leadership is centered on building lasting client relationships, developing a strong team, and delivering projects that healthcare organizations can depend on.
Rochelle Skarpalezos
Co-Founder & Corporate Relations
Rochelle Skarpalezos has been an integral part of Blake Contracting since its early years, contributing to the company’s foundation and growth. Having previously served as Office Manager, Rochelle supported the administrative and internal functions that helped establish the company’s operations and culture. Today, as Co-Founder & Corporate Relations, Rochelle continues to support the values, relationships, and family-centered culture that have remained an important part of Blake Contracting’s success. Her longstanding commitment to the company and its people reflects the strong foundation on which Blake Contracting continues to grow.
Hunter Holly
Executive Vice President
Hunter Holly serves as Executive Vice President of Blake Contracting, LLC, providing executive leadership with a focus on healthcare construction and medical imaging projects throughout the Southeast. With extensive experience managing complex projects in active healthcare environments, Hunter brings strong leadership, client relationships, and operational expertise to the company. He works closely with clients, leadership, and project teams to maintain accountability, deliver quality projects safely and efficiently, and support continued business growth. His experience, industry knowledge, and commitment to our clients make him a strong asset to the Blake Contracting team.
Crystal Craft
Internal Operations Manager
Crystal Craft serves as Internal Operations Manager at Blake Contracting, bringing more than 15 years of experience in construction accounting and business operations. She oversees the Human Resources and accounting team while supporting the company’s day-to-day operations and internal processes. Crystal works closely with leadership and employees to strengthen communication, improve organizational efficiency, and support a positive workplace culture. Her experience, attention to detail, and understanding of the construction industry help provide the structure and support that keep Blake Contracting running smoothly as the company continues to grow.
Blaise Daluise
Director of Field Operations
Blaise Daluise serves as Director of Field Operations for Blake Contracting, LLC, overseeing field operations and supporting project execution across the company’s healthcare construction portfolio. He works closely with project managers, superintendents, subcontractors, and clients to ensure projects are delivered safely, efficiently, and to the high standards expected in active healthcare environments.In addition to his company-wide field leadership responsibilities, Blaise leads Blake Contracting’s Florida market and operations, supporting the company’s continued growth throughout the state. His hands-on leadership and focus on quality, scheduling, coordination, and accountability help ensure consistency from preconstruction through project closeout.
Chris Setter
Preconstruction Manager
Chris Setter serves as Preconstruction Manager at Blake Contracting, where he leads early project planning, estimating, budgeting, and constructability coordination. He works closely with clients, design teams, subcontractors, and project management staff to develop accurate scopes and identify potential challenges before construction begins. Chris’s practical approach and attention to detail help establish a strong foundation for each project and support a smooth transition from preconstruction into the field.
Daniel Ruppe
Project Manager
Daniel Ruppe serves as a Project Manager at Blake Contracting, LLC, where he supports the planning and execution of healthcare construction projects from preconstruction through closeout. Daniel brings a detail-oriented approach to project management, with a strong focus on scheduling, coordination, documentation, and communication. His commitment to quality and client service helps ensure each project is delivered safely, efficiently, and to Blake Contracting’s high standards.