Mitch Smith

Mitch Smith is an experienced communication professional currently serving as the Senior Corporate Communications Manager at The Standard since December 2022. Previously, Mitch held various roles at Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield from March 2014 to December 2022, including Corporate Communications Manager and Corporate Communications Consultant, where responsibilities included planning and executing internal communications strategies and collaborating on executive messaging. Mitch has also contributed as a writer for HawkeyeNation.com and worked in financial services at Wells Fargo as a Consumer Loan Underwriter. Early career experiences include roles in broadcasting and reporting, with internships at organizations such as Cedar Rapids Kernels and ESPN, and a solid foundation in journalism from the University of Iowa, where a B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communications was earned.