Mike Thielke serves as the Executive Director of the Eastern Shore Entrepreneurship Center since August 2010, focusing on revitalizing the economy in response to local industry challenges. Thielke also holds the position of Board Treasurer for the Maryland Business Innovation Association since January 2015. Previously, Thielke was the Executive Director of the Schooner Sultana Project from 1996 to 2001 and served as Chief Executive Officer of Brauns International from 1990 to 1995, a global moving and relocation company. Thielke earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Russian Area Studies and International Economics from Knox College.