Tom Mistele
Board Chair
Tom spent his professional career as Former Director, COO and General Counsel for Dodge and Cox; Chairman of Dodge and Cox Worldwide Investments (UK and Ireland); General Counsel, Executive Vice President and Compliance Officer, Franklin Templeton; and as a Licensed Educational Psychologist for the State of California. Now retired, Tom hasn’t skipped a beat and remains incredibly engaged with causes that are near and dear to him. Tom is currently a member of the Executive Committee and Board of Directors for the US Olympic and Paralympic Foundation, as well as a Governance Consultant. He volunteers as a Guardian Ad Litem for abused and neglected children throughout the state of Idaho.
Tom’s son served as a USMC infantry officer with a tour in Afghanistan, which connects him even more so to the Higher Ground mission. As a former psychologist, he is particularly interested in the power of recreational therapy and mental health programs for veterans and first responders, as well as the diverse kids HG serves. He is a triathlete who believes in the therapeutic benefits of physical activity.