Mitch grew up in Colorado, exploring the outdoors and finding his love for heights. He learned early the value of hard work and hands-on problem-solving, while working with his father in machine shops and with his godfather in the construction business. His lifelong fascination with learning and how things work laid the foundation for a career defined by curiosity, grit and continuous learning.
Early Career: From Water Treatment to the Open Road
Mitch began his professional journey in water treatment in Colorado, performing electrical and mechanical work. He advanced quickly, becoming a State Certified Class A Operator and the Chief of Maintenance, helping modernize the plant’s aging 1950s systems into current technologies. He later continued his water-treatment career at Coors Brewing company before making a major transition.
A Turning Point: Meeting Paul and Founding Ethos
In early 2009, Mitch stepped into the renewables industry, joining Integrity Wind as a field service technician. These became his “road warrior” years, working across the U.S. Just months later, the company was in crisis—bringing in Paul Roamer to attempt a turnaround. It was here that Mitch and Paul first met.
Integrity Wind ultimately filed for bankruptcy in late 2009. Mitch, Paul and two colleagues faced a choice: move on or step up to help the stranded customers who now had unsupported wind turbines nationwide. The four collectively agreed to go for it and they started reaching out to see how they could help the owners of these wind turbines. This is where Ethos was formed; built on doing the right thing—not shying away from difficult work—where other contractors said no, the Ethos team said yes. Their guide was a commitment to doing the right thing.
Mitch was soon back on the road, repairing turbines and performing maintenance from the Bahamas to remote western Alaska. Ethos would grow to work on over 20+ different wind turbine manufacturers and platforms. When plagued by the lack of documentation, parts and operational software, the persistence and willingness to tackle tough projects evolved into what is now known as The Ethos Way.
Diversification and Growth
Ethos’ capabilities expanded with an opportunity to help a customer install a solar project at their farm in western Colorado. The team’s mechanical and electrical expertise transferred seamlessly. A year later as Ethos continued to grow, they made their first acquisition, launching Ethos into the utility-scale wind/solar sector.
Diversification continued into telecommunications. Mitch transitioned from renewables to lead the telecom division, assembling teams and bringing on technical experts for 2G and 3G work. According to Mitch, it felt like entering “the wild west”—an industry years behind the renewable sector when it came to safety protocols. He quickly set new expectations, raising standards across crews and customer projects alike.
Leadership Through Action
Mitch is a self-taught learner guided by a clear moral compass. When crews pushed back against the high standards of a particular customer, Mitch saw it differently. He embraced the challenge and coached his teams to meet the high bar, knowing that if Ethos could deliver for customers with stringent requirements, there was no limit to what they could achieve.
Over the years, Mitch has taken on many roles, driven by the needs of the company. When Ethos required general contractor licenses, he earned all of them and served as construction manager. As the company grew, his role would change again, now responsible for onboarding new technicians, safety and training, obtaining the many certifications in Train-the-Trainer programs.
Field crews connect easily with Mitch. His real-world experience, stories and passion for safety shape a robust training program that includes thorough onboarding and multi-day instruction. Today, he remains deeply involved in developing and supporting field technicians.
Across his numerous roles—co-founder, field technician, construction manager, safety leader, telecom builder, fleet manager and even unofficial project photographer—Mitch has shown an unwavering commitment to learning, adaptability and doing the right thing.
What Matters Most
When asked what he is most proud of, Mitch doesn’t point to revenue, growth or personal accomplishments. He points to the people—their development, their resilience, and their successes. He recalls individuals by name, along with stories of driving them to their first job and working to earn their trust. He also reflects on the shared alignment he and Paul have had since the beginning and how it has shaped Ethos’ culture.
Though he admits to being a workaholic, Mitch does make time for family, fishing, kayaking, the gym and photography. His travels across the US have resulted in a visual chronicle of his “road warrior” years.
There’s only one thing Mitch claims he hasn’t mastered: Spanish. He insists he has failed miserably. Those who know him are confident he’ll master that too.