Grayson Marriott and Blake Dozier

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English .
Biographical / historical:

Grayson Marriott grew up in Richmond, Virginia, and attended St. Christopher's School and is part of the Hampden-Sydney class of 2026 with a B.A. In Economics. During my time at Hampden-Sydney, I have been involved in athletics, clubs, and Greek life. Grayson played two seasons on Hampden-Sydney's football team as a Wide Receiver. Grayson is also a brother in the Kappa Alpha Order Fraternity. He is also involved in the President's Men, Sigma Tau Delta (English Honor Society), Investment Banking Club, Commercial Real Estate Club, and Phi Beta Lambda (Pre-Business Society). Grayson will be pursuing a Master's In Commerce at The University of Virginia this coming August.

Blake Dozier grew up in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and graduated from Hampden-Sydney College with a B.A. in Religion and a minor in Economics. He began his career in commercial real estate brokerage with CBRE of Virginia before transitioning into business development in the eLearning industry. In 2015, Blake co-founded OnPoint Building Services with Cory Jessee, driven by a vision to elevate customer service and employee care in the janitorial industry. Over the past decade, OnPoint has earned a reputation for quality service, exceptional communication, and a company culture that prioritizes employee well-being. Blake has been actively involved in the local community, serving as Chairman of the Board of PiN Ministry (People in Need), a non-profit dedicated to serving the poor. He is also a co-founder and the current Chairman of the Board of VB Fellows, a local non-profit that provides a year of mentorship and career development for recent college graduates. Additionally, Blake serves on the boards of Virginia Beach Vision and the Hampton Roads chapter of IFMA (International Facilities Management Association) and is an active supporter of IREM (Institute for Real Estate Management). Blake volunteers with New Life Church at the Virginia Beach Town Center Campus, and is the recipient of the Inside Business Hampton Roads Top 40 Under 40 Award in 2019. Blake is deeply committed to fostering a supportive work environment, believing that taking care of employees is key to delivering outstanding service. Blake and his wife, Caroline, live in Virginia Beach with their four children: twins Luke (11) and Virginia (11), Annabelle (7), and David (6), along with their black lab, Marshal.

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Hampden-Sydney College
Hampden-Sydney College Archives & Special Collections
Walter M. Bortz III Library
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Hampden-Sydney VA 23943
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