Danny R. Mitchell

Danny Mitchell grew up in Fort Worth, Texas where he graduated Paschal High School in 1967. He was active as a Boy Scout and obtained the rank of Eagle with Bronze and Silver Palms. He volunteered one summer in the Head Start Program. He received his Bachelor of Science in Architecture degree from the University of Texas at Arlington in 1971 and is certified by the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards and is licensed in Oklahoma, Texas, California, and Missouri. He is a Professional Member of the American Institute of Architects. Danny is Owner of Mitchell Architects, a full service Architectural firm located in Tulsa. He also develops and manages multi-story fully climate controlled self storage facilities and other development projects.

Danny and his wife Peggy have been married since 1969. They have one daughter, Pamela Riddle and her husband Mark Riddle. The joy of their lives is their two grandsons, Zachery and Jaden, and granddaughter Mikayla. They have lived in Tulsa since 1983. They are members of Asbury United Methodist Church where they previously served on the Community Missions Board.

Danny was inducted into Rotary September 23, 1993. He is a member of the Rotary Club of Southeast Tulsa where he has served as attendance chairman, International Service Director, Club Service Director, Foundation Chair, Membership Chair and President 2003-2004. He has served at the District level as Assistant District Governor July 2004 – June 2010 and has served as Committee Chair for RI Fellowships. He was District Conference Chairman 2 years, 2005-2006 and 2006-2007. He is a multiple Paul Harris Fellow, a member of the Paul Harris Society, and White Hat Society. Danny and Peggy are Major Donors and members of the Bequest Society.

Danny's hobbies include physical fitness, scuba diving, sporting clays, and traveling – including Rotary International Conventions in Brisbane, Australia, Chicago, Salt Lake City, Los Angeles, Copenhagen, Montreal and New Orleans. The experience at the first RI Convention ignited the passion for Rotary.

Danny will serve Rotary District 6110 as District governor in 2011-2012.