Blair Perry

About Blair Perry

I\'m a builder of systems — organizational, operational, and technical. My career has spanned education, nonprofit leadership, and business operations, but the common thread has always been solving problems, improving processes, and helping teams work smarter.From strategic planning to technology integration, contract management to process design, I’ve worked across departments and industries to bring structure to chaos and lay foundations for sustainable growth. I thrive in lean environments where flexibility and clarity matter, and I bring a hands-on, collaborative approach to leading change.I\'m at my best when helping organizations work more effectively — whether that’s through systems design, cross-functional leadership, or just rolling up my sleeves and finding a better way forward.

Experience

1. Director of Business Systems

   Rooted Investments, Llc

   Sep 2022 — Present · Memphis, TN, US

   I lead the vision, strategy, and execution of technology solutions that improve operational efficiency, resource management, and business processes across Rooted Investments and its affiliated companies (Path Company, Trace Services, and Fondren Construction).While I currently manage everything from ERP systems and digital workflows to contracts, procurement, and even hardware support, my core focus is building scalable, secure, and high-fidelity systems that improve efficiency, empower teams, and support long-term growth.My role often places me in a position to influence and guide work across departments, helping shape priorities and move solutions forward — even without a formal team structure. I aim to lead by example, offering guidance, building trust, and creating momentum around the systems and processes I help implement. This role involves wearing many hats while maintaining a spirit of flexibility, collaboration, and a big-picture mindset.

Education

• Christian Brothers University

  Master of Science, Educational Leadership

  2013 — 2015

• Auburn University

  Bachelor of Science, Secondary Education

  2001 — 2005