Blake Jumper - Managing Director
As Managing Director, Blake oversees the strategic planning of Tailwater and manages all of its development activities. These responsibilities include site acquisition, deal structuring, underwriting and all other components until projects are under stable operation. For 10 years, Blake has worked in the affordable housing space and has successfully developed projects in California, Idaho and Montana. Prior to founding Tailwater, he worked as a development manager for two affordable housing developers. Blake earned his undergraduate degree from Fort Lewis College in Durango, Colorado. In his free time, you will find him fly fishing, bird hunting, or spending time in the great outdoors with his wife and three kids.
“I’ve been blessed with an occupation that allows me the opportunity to help others. I hope through the journey of life and business that I do just that with the help of my colleagues and business partners. Sharing positivity along the way is of utmost importance.
All of these hopes and desires in business come second in my aspirations to be a loving father and husband. Those responsibilities are life’s greatest blessings and challenges.”