Margaret (Maggie) U. Horne, MBA, CVA is the Director of Gannon University Small Business Development Center. Her background includes experience in law, accounting, education and business valuation. The first six years with the SBDC, Maggie provided general consulting services to pre-venture clients and existing businesses in Mercer County and specialized business valuation consulting services to clients in Erie, Warren, Crawford and Mercer counties.  She served as Manager of Business Consulting prior to her appointment as Director of the Center. Maggie currently provides strategic planning and valuation services for SBDC clients.

Bill Dietz joined the Gannon University Small Business Development Center in July 2020. He is a marketing professional with over 39 years of experience in digital and print media environments. Bill is proficient in leveraging data and using analytics to create growth opportunities and marketing strategies for clients. Bill provides consulting services to City of Erie entrepreneurs and small businesses from start-up to expansion to acquisition.

Mike Blaurock is the Mercer County Outreach Business Consultant of Gannon University Small Business Development Center. Mike has a Mechanical Engineering Degree from YSU and his MBA from John Carroll University. He is a business professional with over thirty years of experience in engineering, operations, marketing, and sales. Mike is the current small business owner of Blaurock Brats LLC in Mercer County. Mike provides consulting services to Mercer County entrepreneurs and small businesses from start-up to expansion to acquisition. 

Mary Beth Wilcher joined the Gannon University Small Business Development Center in July 2025. She is a trusted Business Consultant and Strategist with executive-level experience across finance, marketing, data analytics, CRM, wealth management, and the insurance industry. Mary Beth specializes in leveraging market research and data insights to identify growth opportunities and develop targeted marketing strategies. She provides consulting services to entrepreneurs and small businesses in Erie and Warren Counties, supporting them through start-up, expansion, and acquisition stages.