About
Blake Haxton is a seasoned investment professional who served as a Research Analyst at Diamond Hill Capital Management in Columbus, Ohio, from 2016 to 2022. In this capacity, he was responsible for fundamental research and analysis across public equities and corporate credit, contributing to the firm's investment decision-making processes. His work involved evaluating company financials, industry trends, and forecasting business performance, specifically within sectors relevant to Diamond Hill’s portfolios.
Haxton’s analytical focus at Diamond Hill included coverage of high-yield bonds, corporate credit, and public equity markets. He applied rigorous assessment techniques to inform buy/sell decisions and support portfolio managers in constructing diversified investment strategies. His expertise is reinforced by a strong foundation in financial analysis, risk management, and valuation within public market asset classes.
Holding both a B.S. in Finance and a J.D. from Ohio State University, Haxton earned his Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) designation in 2019. Notably, he is also recognized for his achievements as a Paralympic athlete, having medaled at both the Tokyo and Paris Games in rowing and paracanoe. Haxton’s commitment to excellence—both as an analyst and competitor—has made him a respected figure, with significant contributions to investment research and leadership in disability advocacy within the finance industry.
Career History
| Organization | Role | Date Range | Details | 
|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. | Research Analyst | Aug 2016 to Present | Security Analysis and Valuation focusing on Airlines, Energy, and Transportation | 
| Usrowing | Mens Arms and Shoulders Single | Jul 2014 to Aug 2021 | * We are USRowing, fostering community, cultivating excellence and developing Olympic Champions."USRowing is a nonprofit membership organization recognized by the United States Olympic Committee as th... | 
| Usa Canoe/Kayak | US Sprint Canoe Team | Aug 2019 to Present | US Sprint Canoe Team, Va'a (Outrigger Canoe) VL2 Class Paddler 2019 World Championships: 12th Place 2020 Tokyo Paralympics: 2nd Place | 
| Opportunities for Ohioans With Disabilities | Commissioner, Vice Chairman | Mar 2013 to Sep 2016 | Appointed by Gov. John Kasich to a 3 Year Term | 
| The Hartford | Athlete Ambassador | Apr 2015 to Aug 2016 | Speak to groups around the country about being a Paralympic hopeful and sharing The Harford's Ability Philosophy. | 
| Moritz College of Law | Research Assistant to Professor Sarah Cole | May 2014 to Aug 2014 | — | 
| Law Preview LLC | Student Instructor | Jul 2014 to Jul 2014 | — | 
| Diamond Hill Capital Management, Inc. | Sales Intern | Jun 2013 to Aug 2013 | — | 
| Upper Arlington City Schools | Rowing Coach | Jun 2011 to Jul 2013 | — | 
| Sport Imports | Financial Analyst | Nov 2012 to Apr 2013 | Was assigned tasks by and reported to the President on financial issues ranging from bonus structure of sales force to sales volume projections for multiple product lines. Sports imports specializes i... | 
| Frazier Financial Advisors | Assistant Financial Analyst | Jun 2011 to Sep 2011 | — | 
| The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center | Assistant Accountant | Jun 2010 to Jun 2011 | — | 
Education
CFA Institute
2017
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law
Doctor of Jurisprudence, Law
2013 — 2016
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Science, Finance
2009 — 2013
Others at Diamond Hill Capital Management Inc. (23)
| Name | Role | Location | 
|---|---|---|
| Portfolio Manager | United States | |
| Analyst | New York, NY , United States | |
| AArthur Cheng | Portfolio Manager | Los Angeles, CA , United States | 
| Research Analyst | Columbus, OH , United States | |
| DDana Wainer | Accounting and Business Analyst | Columbus, OH , United States | 
| Managing Director - Information Technology | Columbus, OH , United States | |
| KKrishna Mohanraj | Portfolio Manager | Groveport, OH , United States | 
| KKristen Christman | Senior Product Analyst | Columbus, OH , United States | 
|  | Portfolio Manager | Columbus, OH , United States | 
| PPatrick Trencansky | Senior Performance Analyst | Jacksonville, FL , United States |