Rear Admiral Michael J. Silah

Rear Admiral Michael J. Silah, NOAA (Ret.) has a diverse work experience spanning various roles and companies. Rear Admiral Michael J. is currently serving as the SVP Weather at Lynker since June 2022. Prior to that, they were the Founder and COO at ExoTechnologies starting from April 2021. Rear Admiral Michael J. also held the position of Investor | Advisory Board Member at Ultimate Boats since April 2021.

Rear Admiral Silah had a long tenure with the NOAA Commissioned Corps and Office of Marine and Aviation Operations, where they served as the Director from September 2017 to March 2021. Rear Admiral Michael J. also commanded the NOAA Aircraft Operations Center/ "Hurricane Hunters" from March 2016 to August 2017.

Furthermore, they held key positions within NOAA, including Chief of Staff at the NOAA National Centers for Environmental Prediction from January 2015 to February 2016, Chief of Staff at NOAA Marine and Aviation Operations from January 2010 to December 2014, Congressional Affairs Specialist at NOAA Legislative Affairs in 2009, and Aide-de-camp for the Administrator at NOAA Office of the Under Secretary from October 2006 to June 2008.

Rear Admiral Silah's career began as a WP-3D Pilot/Safety Officer at NOAA Aircraft Operations Center/ "Hurricane Hunters" from January 2002 to September 2006.

Rear Admiral Michael J. Silah, NOAA (Ret.) earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from Duke University in 1992. Rear Admiral Michael J. later attained a Master of Public Administration (MPA) degree from Harvard Kennedy School in 2009.