Mitchell is a Program Specialist at ISU's Center for Agricultural Law and Taxation.
Mitchell grew up in northern Illinois where his family grows corn and soybeans. Growing up, he and his two sisters showed pigs on a competitive level at state fairs, jackpots & national shows. In the fall of 2021, he graduated from Iowa State University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural Communications. Mitchell has been an avid race car fan since he was young and worked for an IndyCar race team, Andretti Autosport, before he came back to Iowa State.