As president of general brokerage at Long & Foster Real Estate, Thiel oversees the company’s over 200 offices and 9,000+ agents across eight states and Washington, D.C. Promoted from EVP of general brokerage operations for the Virginia-based firm in 2023, Thiel focuses on driving growth and continuous improvement. She began her real estate career with Bowers, Nelms & Fonville, which Long & Foster acquired in 1998.