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Biography

Tony Mitchell, PhD

Tony Mitchell

Peerless Technologies Corporation

  • PhD, Mechanical Engineering, University of Paris
  • MS, Military Operational Art and Science, Air University
  • MS, Engineering Mechanics, University of Florida
  • MS, Aeronautics and Astronautics, University of Washington
  • BS, Aeronautical Engineering, USAF Academy

Tony Mitchell, PhD, a former Air Force officer with extensive technology innovation and leadership  experience, serves at the Chief Growth Officer/Chief Technology Officer for Peerless Technologies Corporation.

As CGO/CTO, Dr. Mitchell leads a team tasked with developing strategies for Peerless to identify opportunities and win new business. As a member of the executive team, he shapes the future direction of the defense contractor.

A graduate of the U.S. Air Force Academy, Dr. Mitchell served as an officer for 20 years, with his last assignment as Executive Director for the USAF Scientific Advisory Board.

Tony holds a number of advanced degrees including a PhD in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Paris; a Masters in Military Operational Art and Science from Air University; a Masters in Engineering Mechanics from the University of Florida; a Masters in Aeronautics and Astronautics from the University of Washington; and a Bachelor's of Science in Aeronautical Engineering from the USAF Academy. He holds numerous certifications, has published over 60 articles/conference papers, and was an Associate Professor of Aeronautical Engineering at the USAF Academy.

Since transitioning to industry, Dr. Mitchell has held strategic roles with Fortune 250 companies in Aerospace and Defense. Before joining Peerless, he served as Chief Technology Officer at Honeywell Aerospace Technologies, Electromagnetic Defensive Solutions.