Sam Blakeslee
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Sam Blakeslee, a Republican represents California's 33rd Assembly District.
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[edit] Background
Assemblyman Blakeslee grew up on the Central Coast and graduated from San Luis Obispo High School. After high school, he began a construction career. He later returned to school by attending Cuesta Community College. He then earned his bachelors and masters degrees in geophysics from University of California, Berkeley. He then earned his PhD from University of California, Santa Barbara.
[edit] Exxon
Assemblyman Blakeslee worked as a research scientist at Exxon’s research lab in Texas, where he received a patent for inventing an innovative technique that used medical cat-scan technology to create detailed images of geologic formations. Assemblyman Blakeslee moved into management and became a Strategic Planner, where he was responsible for creating and managing Exxon budgets.
[edit] Blakeslee and Blakeslee
Assemblyman Blakeslee returned to the Central Coast and joined the family company, Blakeslee and Blakeslee. Assemblyman Blakeslee introduced state-of-the-art technologies and systematized the advancement of high client-service standards. Assemblyman Blakeslee continues to serve as president of the company, although he has reduced his involvement due to his responsibilities as Assemblyman for the 33rd Assembly District.
[edit] Personal
Assemblyman Blakeslee is married to Kara. Kara served as project director for the American Land Conservancy and worked with the Hearst corporation and other team members toward the successful completion of the landmark Hearst Ranch conservation project, which created a new thirteen mile coastal state park and protected over 82,000 scenic acres for habitat preservation and agricultural activities. Assemblyman and Mrs. Blakeslee has three children and live in San Luis Obispo.
