

Mike Ryan has been the director of the Twin Cities Small Business Development Center at the University of St. Thomas since 2001. Prior to joining St. Thomas Mike spent 15 years as a business executive serving as president, chief financial officer, director and board member for several businesses ranging from $5 million to $60 million in annual revenue. He began his professional career as an air force officer with the USAF Geophysics Laboratory near Boston, Massachusetts. He holds an MBA from the Wharton School and a mechanical engineering degree from the University of Minnesota.
The Small Business Development Center at St. Thomas
May 14, 2009
Michael A Ryan is the director of the Small Business Development Center (DBDC) at the University of St Thomas. The SBDC provides business consulting services to small business in the Twin Cities Metro area. This service can help business owners develop strategies, attract customers, increase sales and improve profitability along with a broad range of other offerings. Mr Ryan is also involved in the Growing America Through Entrepreneurship (GATE) program which helps individuals start businesses and is funded by the US Department of Labor.