Maury Blackman
CEO, Accela, Inc.

Maury Blackman has been CEO of Accela, Inc. since 2007. He joined the company in 2000 with years of experience managing Internet enterprises, evaluating emerging technologies, and establishing long-term strategic partnerships. He has served in a variety of business-development capacities at Accela, most recently as senior vice president of sales and marketing. Under his leadership, company sales realized triple digit growth, surpassing $40 million in the trailing four quarters prior to his 2007 appointment to president and CEO and to the Accela board of directors.

Prior to joining Accela, Mr. Blackman served as president of Telebuild, LLC, a leading Internet solution provider for construction professionals and architects. During his tenure, he forged successful relationships with construction industry cornerstones such as The American Institute of Architects, McGraw-Hill, Architecture Magazine, and The National Society of Professional Engineers. Mr. Blackman also served as a Field Artillery Officer in the United States Army.