Blake was trained in the U. S air Force for four years and specialized in pest control as an Engineering Entomology Specialist. After working for a large pest control company for four more years he saw what improvements could be made to have a successful business of his own. He then started Blake N. Tonn Pest Control. As the business grew he added his brother Daryl and a few years later added another brother Mark.At the same time he started to train his son Blake II in the family business.