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Thomas Mistele

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Chair of the Board of Directors at Higher Ground
📍 Ketchum, Idaho, United States

Thomas Mistele is a seasoned executive with extensive experience in the investment management industry, formerly serving as COO and General Counsel at Dodge & Cox. He now dedicates his time to non-profit governance, serving as Chair of the Board for Higher Ground and on the Board of Directors for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation.

Outside of his board responsibilities, he is a triathlete who believes in the therapeutic power of physical activity. He volunteers as a court-appointed Guardian ad Litem for abused and neglected children in Idaho and has a personal connection to the military, as his son is a USMC veteran.

Unique fact: Thomas was previously a Licensed Educational Psychologist in California before his extensive career in law and finance.

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Experience
38 Years
Current Role
Chair of the Board of Directors
Job Level
Senior
Location
Ketchum, Idaho, United States
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Non-Profit Governance
Serves as Board Chair for Higher Ground and is on the Executive Committee and Board for the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation, focusing on governance and management.
Investment Management
Has a long and distinguished career in the field, having served as Director, COO, and General Counsel for investment firm Dodge & Cox.
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Career

Work history

7-2024
Chair of the Board of Directors
Higher Ground
2-2023 - 8-2024
Vice Chairman & Board Member
Higher Ground
1-2021 - 5-2025
Guardian ad Litem
CASA of the 5th Judicial District
6-2020 - 1-2021
Presidential Nominee-Vice Chairman
Securities Investor Protection Corporation (SIPC)
6-2019
Management and Governance Consultant
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Foundation
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Board of Directors – Higher Ground. Featured in Higher Ground (highergroundusa.org)
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