🏅 IMPACTFUL LEADER
Coach Mitch is a living testament to overcoming the odds, defined by his triumph over significant adversity, including childhood trauma, drug exposure, violence, bullying, racism, and poverty. Today, he channels that resilience into exceptional leadership in cybersecurity and community development.
🛡️ CYBERSECURITY AND COMMUNITY LEADERSHIP
Mitch serves as the Director and Vice President of US Bank’s Global Security Operations Center, commanding an international team of cyber experts. Beyond his corporate role, he is a dedicated community champion. He received the “Friends in Education” award from Ohio Governor Mark DeWine for his pivotal efforts in establishing a nationally recognized cybersecurity program within Cincinnati high schools. This groundbreaking program provides students—particularly those lacking the desire or resources for college—with instruction and certification training, equipping them with the skills and opportunity to launch a career in the high-demand field of cybersecurity immediately upon graduation.
🤝 EXTENDING INFLUENCE AND SERVICE
Coach Mitch extends his influence through his vital service on multiple Cincinnati boards. He contributes to Per Scholas, an educational organization focused on workforce development that offers no-cost, rigorous training in technology and AI, having launched successful tech careers for over 30,000 graduates. He also serves on Paradigm Cyber Ventures, which prepares high school students nationwide for real-world careers through specialized curriculum, training, and job placement in cyber security directly after graduation. Furthermore, he is a member of CDO Magazine’s World Security Board, where the core objective is to facilitate the sharing of transformative ideas, foster deep peer relationships, and celebrate cutting-edge innovation, ultimately building a global network for executive leaders shaping the future of data and AI-driven transformation.
🥋 ELITE MILITARY AND MARTIAL ARTS EXPERTISE Coach Mitch’s background is rooted in elite discipline and expertise. He is a military veteran (served during Operation Enduring Freedom) and a former Intelligence & Terrorism Expert for the U.S. Government. His martial arts achievements are equally impressive: he holds multiple black belts, is a former Muay Thai kickboxing champion, a former professional MMA/Cage Fighter, and a world silver medalist in Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also served as a hand-to-hand combat expert on the nationally syndicated television series, Personal Defense TV.
👨👦 DEDICATED FATHER AND LIFE ARCHITECT
His dedication to family was recognized when he was featured in the documentary film, “Presence over Presents”, which powerfully dispels the myth of the absent Black father. As the Founder and head instructor at POWER Academy, Coach Mitch acts as a Transformative Life Architect. He utilizes his proprietary M.T.A.A.C. system—which leverages the core principles of martial arts and the concept of associative anchoring—to transform mental health and lives. He equips and empowers dozens of children, instilling confidence, discipline, accountability, responsibility, emotional regulation, and respect, driving home the foundational message that their circumstances do not define their future.
✍️ AWARD-WINNING AUTHOR & SPEAKER
Coach Mitch is also an Award-Winning author of two important works: Analyzing the Black Box: Bullying & Depression amongst African American Youth and Mastering Masculinity: A guided resource for navigating manhood. He further shares his insights as a co-host of Cincinnati’s insightful “The Black MEN-tality” segment on Senovia Byndon's IHU-I HEAR YOU! radio show. With an unwavering heart for service and a commitment aligned with his faith, Coach Mitch remains steadfast in sharing his skills, knowledge, time, and resources to uplift and empower all of whom he comes into contact.
