10/20/2026
TEAM TUESDAY
Ever wonder how someone ends up in the ambulance industry? For Blake Clifton, it all started with a move to Austin, Texas, to be closer to his future wife!
Originally from Odessa, Texas, Blake was preparing to start a new job as a paramedic when the owner of the ambulance service offered him a different opportunity: selling ambulances. He said yes, mostly because he needed a job in Austin. Little did he know that decision would turn into a lifelong career as a traveling salesman!
Since then, Blake has watched the company grow tremendously. From the acquisition of Northwestern Emergency Vehicles, which doubled the company's size overnight, to doubling in size again over the past three years, the journey has been nothing short of incredible.
But for Blake, it's about more than growth. It's about the amazing customers, the dedicated team behind every build, and the shared mission of “Helping Emergency Services Save Lives.”
When he's not working, you can find Blake enjoying time with his family, traveling around our great country, or hanging out at the Lake of the Ozarks!
We're proud to have Blake as origin of the ARV story and look forward to what's ahead!
Keep following along as we introduce you to the talented team behind ARV!