Justin Blackburn, Vice President, Information Technology, is based in Marathon Capital’s Chicago office. He manages the firm’s global information technology footprint, including strategy, end-user experience, vendor relationships, and security.

Prior to joining Marathon Capital, Justin was Director of Technical Operations at Omaze Inc in Los Angeles. He built the IT department from scratch and led a multi-million-dollar office build. He was responsible for leading an organization-wide cross-functional team addressing international compliance and regulation, and he worked directly with the executive team to develop corporate compliance and shape company culture. Prior to Omaze, Justin was a Technical Account Manager at Cambridge Group Technology Consultants and advised on various business sectors including Real Estate, Property Management, Healthcare, Finance, and the Entertainment Industry.

Justin earned a BS in Technical and Applied Studies from Kent State University and an AS in Network Administration and Security from Stark State College.