PITTSBURGH, PA, September 10, 2026 /24-7PressRelease/ -- James W. Blake Jr., global professional services practice leader for Vertex Inc., was selected by Marquis Who's Who for prominent placement in the Eastern Edition of The Wall Street Journal, published on July 16 and August 6, 2026.

Mr. Blake has been a respected listee with Marquis Who's Who since March 2026. His dedication and service to his industry led to his induction into the registry with premier status, which includes placement in Marquis' flagship registry, Who's Who in America. Shortly thereafter, he was recognized among Top Science, Technology and Engineering Professionals representing information technology. Marquis Who's Who is privileged to share Mr. Blake's recent designation as a Distinguished Leader with a group of his peers in The Wall Street Journal.

Marquis hand-selects the most accomplished and upstanding listees from its roster for placement in the Wall Street Journal. Of 1.6 million listees, only a small percentage are recognized by Marquis with the Distinguished Leaders honor. We laud Mr. Blake for his ambition, professional fortitude, industry contributions and career accomplishments, and congratulate him on his inclusion. The Eastern Edition of the Journal includes an approximate circulation of 241,228. Marquis is proud to have facilitated a unique and impactful opportunity for Mr. Blake to share his achievement.

Marquis Who's Who looks forward to continuing to represent Mr. Blake and sharing his experience and successes with a global audience.

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