Overview

Aaron Mitchell became senior vice president for administration, finance, and operations in August 2024. He comes to WSU with experience working in financial leadership positions in high-growth government and higher education institutions.

From 2019 to 2024, Mitchell served as associate vice president for financial services at Montana State University. Before serving in his role at Montana State University, Mitchell worked as the controller for the North Dakota University System鈥檚 Office of Core Technology Services and as a municipal finance director for both Watford City and West Fargo, North Dakota.

Mitchell holds a PhD in education, health and behavior studies and a Master of Public Administration from the University of North Dakota and a Bachelor of Science with a dual major in business administration and accounting from North Dakota State University. He is a licensed certified public accountant.