Mitchell Stokes graduated from UNC Charlotte in 2016 with a degree in Music Education, and a concentration in Clarinet Performance. He taught Middle School music for 6 years in the Charlotte area before deciding to pursue recruiting. He relocated to Raleigh, NC in 2023 to be closer to family where he now resides with his temperamental and noisy roommate, an orange tabby cat named Graham.

Mitchell loves to read, watch reality television, and hang out with friends at local breweries around town. He is an avid crafter with a particular love for crochet, typically having a project within reach of any call. He and his partner can usually be found cooking at home, exploring local markets, or catching a concert around town.

During Mitchell’s time with Phoenix Staff, he has excelled at connecting top technical talent with new opportunities in the Phoenix Area and beyond. He enjoys working within Software, Architecture, Data, and Project Management verticals of the tech space.