Youngblood found success in the hospitality industry by working his way up from bussing tables to sales management, overseeing the operation of large hotels and conference centers. The latter part of his career has been split between the Hilton- and Marriott-brand families. In 2014, Youngblood took over as the General Manager of the Embassy Suites hotel at Washington Square. Youngblood has served on the Board of Directors for the Tri-County Lodging Association, Snohomish County Lodging Association, Minneapolis Hotel Association, and Minnesota Lodging Association. He has also served Mayo Clinic's Destination Medical Center, the Miracles of Mitch Pediatric Cancer Foundation and the University of Wisconsin Stout's Sales Business Development program. "I'm honored to be appointed to this commission, and look forward to collaborating with my fellow commissioners to help guide Travel Oregon's work to inspire visitors to choose Oregon as their vacation destination," said Youngblood.