Blair Schrum

Blair is the founder and Managing Director of Gallatin Ventures. He is an experienced executive and entrepreneur. He co-founded, and for the last 12 years led the largest business unit for a leading outsourcing and insurance provider for the mortgage servicing market. During his tenure from 1997 through 2008, he grew this unit’s revenue base by a multiple of 10 and it’s EBITDA by a multiple of 13, managing a $500+ million book of premium. The success of the company culminated in a strategic sale in late 2008, realizing an 800%+ return on investment for shareholders.

Prior to this, Blair spent 8 years in management consulting specializing in financial services, working for both consulting firms and internal corporate consulting, including Andersen Consulting, Deloitte Consulting and Bank of America.

Blair has an MBA from the University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School, and a BA in Economics from Davidson College. He is married with 3 children and lives in Raleigh, North Carolina.