Mark Wilke

Mark Wilke has a diverse work experience in the engineering field. Mark started their career as a Composite Technologist at Cytec from June 2000 to August 2003. Mark then worked at Kohler Co. as a Product Development Engineer in the Manufacturing Support Plastics Group from August 2003 to February 2005. Mark joined Trek Bicycle as a Composite Manufacturing Engineer from February 2005 to December 2007. Mark then served as a Product Development Engineer from January 2008 to November 2009. Mark advanced to the role of Chief Engineer - Materials and Process at Trek Bicycle from November 2009 to January 2013. Mark then became the Engineering Manager for Wheelworks, where they led the vision and implementation of engineering strategies and managed a team from January 2013 to March 2021. Mark has held various management positions at Trek Bicycle, including Engineering Manager for Bontrager Accessories (Helmets, Saddles & Essentials) from January 2018 to August 2021. Currently, they are working as the Engineering Manager - Road at Trek Bicycle since August 2021. Throughout their career, Mark has gained experience in managing budgets, driving business growth, and collaborating with cross-functional teams.

Mark Wilke attended Winona State University from 1995 to 2000, where they earned a Bachelor's degree in Composite Materials Engineering. Following this, they pursued further education at the University of Wisconsin-Madison from 2000 to 2005, completing a Master's degree in Polymer Engineering and Science.