Institute for Innovation and Economic Development
Director of Innovation and Entrepreneurship

Mitch Hamm has more than 25 years of experience in technology, science, innovation, and management. Mr. Hamm was a consultant to several business and industry firms on environmental, IT, and entrepreneurial endeavors, especially regarding innovative approaches to solving strategic business issues. He has additional training from Eureka Ranch in Innovation Engineering, including Black Belt Certification, and is a graduate of the “Emerging Leaders Program” with the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) MEP Program. He has undergraduate degrees in Computer Science and Environmental Science, and an Executive MBA from the University of Alabama’s Culverhouse College of Commerce. Mitch has served as President and Board member of several professional and civic organizations.