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Michael J. Blake is founder and current President & CEO of Olympus Financial Advisors (OFA). OFA was formed in order to give independent advice in the areas of investment management, life and disability insurance, and financial planning. Mr. Blake entered the Financial Services Industry with AXA/Equitable in 1990. During his time with AXA/Equitable, he won numerous awards and recognitions. In 2002, Mr. Blake started Olympus Financial Advisors. Each year since 2002, Mr. Blake has received the prestigious Summit of Inner Circle Award from UNIFI companies for exceptional sales and qualified for both their National and International Conferences. In December 2007, he was named a member of UNIFI's Field Advisory Council. Goldline Research has recognized Mr. Blake as one of the "Most Dependable Wealth Managers of the Southwest" for the second consecutive year. This list is published in the December 24, 2007 issue of Forbes. Mr. Blake was appointed to First State's Board of Directors effective January 25, 2008. He is a member of the Company's Compensation Committee and the Nominating Committee. Mr. Blake has been involved as a contributor and member of numerous boards of directors and charity organizations. | 