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Mitch Gardner is a veteran State Farm insurance agent with 42 years of experience in the industry and the owner of the Mitch Gardner State Farm Insurance Team. He holds a PhD in psychology and business systems, which he earned while building his successful agency practice.
In addition to his insurance career, Gardner serves as a university professor, teaching at the University of Northern Colorado (UNC) and Ames. His dual career in business and academia reflects his commitment to education and entrepreneurship.
Gardner appeared on the Kim Monson Show in October 2025 to discuss the transformation from an employee mentality to an owner mentality in business. He credited Roger Mangan with teaching him to think like a business owner rather than an employee, a mindset shift that enabled him to build a thriving agency while simultaneously pursuing his doctoral education.