Mitch Whitten

Mitch Whitten has over 30 years of work experience in various roles and industries. Their recent work experience includes serving as the Chief Operating Officer at Visit Fort Worth, where they promote economic development and community goals through tourism. Prior to this role, they held the position of Executive Vice President for Marketing & Strategy at Visit Fort Worth, where they were responsible for marketing, tourism, visitor services, and research. Mitch also worked as the Vice President of Marketing at Visit Fort Worth, leading a marketing team responsible for public relations, social media, advertising, tourism, branding, and film marketing. Before their time at Visit Fort Worth, Mitch worked as the Executive Director of Integrated Marketing at SMU and the Director of Corporate Communications at Pier 1 Imports. Mitch also has experience in editorial and marketing roles at Branch-Smith Publishing and interned in research at the Thomas Jefferson Foundation. Mitch began their career as a reporter at the Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

Mitch Whitten attended Southern Methodist University from 1987 to 1991, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and Journalism. Mitch then pursued further education at the University of Virginia, where they obtained a Master of Arts degree in History, completing their studies in 1993.