Скачать или смотреть Midnite Snack - Episode 2 - Mark Blaze, CEO Greater Nashville Technology Council

Welcome to Episode 2 of “Midnite Snack”!
This series is where I sit down with leaders, innovators, and changemakers over their favorite late-night snack — diving into authentic stories, real leadership moments, and the things that keep them up at night (and what they reach for in the fridge when they are).

Today’s Guest: Mark Blaze

Mark Blaze is the President & CEO of the Nashville Technology Council, leading the growth and influence of our region’s thriving tech community. Before stepping into this role, Mark served as Chief Revenue Officer at Groove Construction and spent 18 years as Regional President at Dex Imaging, where he built and led high-performing teams across the Southeast.

Originally from Leeds, England, Mark came to the U.S. on a golf scholarship to Memphis State University — where he earned both his BBA and MBA — and proudly became a U.S. citizen in 2017.

Mark is deeply committed to service and community impact. He has been honored with the Nashville Emerging Leader Award and Rocketown’s Betty Dickens Lifetime Achievement Award, and his board involvement has included Rocketown (Past Chair), Nashville Predators Foundation, Special Olympics Tennessee, EEOG, and St. Jude’s Middle TN Council. He is also a longtime member of the Young Presidents Organization (YPO).

Mark and his wife, Tara, call Brentwood home and stay busy with their blended family of six — affectionately known as the “Blazey bunch.” When he’s not helping accelerate Middle Tennessee’s tech future, you’ll find him on the golf course, cheering on the Preds or Titans, enjoying live music, or spending time with his close friends and community at Midtown Fellowship Church.

About TMG
At TMG, we help IT leaders save Time, save Money, and play more Golf.
We serve as a trusted advisor, guiding organizations through complex technology decisions in cloud, cybersecurity, mobility, AI adoption, and connectivity — without adding cost to the client. We cut through vendor noise so leaders gain clarity, confidence, and measurable results.

About the Host
Frank Rains Jr. is a technology advisor who helps business leaders cut through the noise of thousands of IT vendors to make smart, confident decisions in cloud, mobility, cybersecurity, AI, and connectivity. His focus is—and always will be—serving clients’ requirements, not selling products.

Frank is also an actor, speaker, emcee, improv comedian, and singer, bringing storytelling and human connection to every room he’s in. He combines analytical thinking with creativity and humor to make complex topics relatable, memorable, and sometimes even a little fun.

Midnite Snack is a reflection of both sides of his world — leveraging deep industry insight and a passion for people to entertain, inspire, and spark meaningful conversations within the tech community and beyond.