A path shaped by service

As students at Wright State University–Lake Campus celebrate graduation, alumnus Mitch Eiting ’09 will return with a message shaped by decades of service, leadership and a commitment to helping others along the way.

From production and shipping to human resources and corporate philanthropy, Eiting has built a career defined by service at Midmark Corporation in Versailles — a message he will share at the Lake Campus commencement ceremony on Thursday, April 30, at 5:30 p.m. at Shankel Auditorium at Cross Oak Camp in St. Marys, Ohio.

“In the end, success is not just about the title you hold,” Eiting said. “It is about whether people are better because you were there.”

Eiting will be honored as the 2026 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumnus Award, which recognizes both his professional accomplishments and commitment to community service.

Eiting was working full-time while raising a family when his manager encouraged him to complete his bachelor’s degree at Lake Campus.

“At the time, it just felt like good advice. Looking back, I see it set me on a path that shaped my future in ways I didn’t expect,” he said.

He credits the Lake Campus faculty for teaching him to apply his education to real-world work situations

At Lake Campus, Eiting found more than a degree — he found faculty who knew his name, challenged him and believed in him, along with classmates who were also balancing responsibilities with coursework.

“And I found a campus that understood that some of the most determined students do not come here on a straight path,” he said.

Mitch Eiting, the 2026 Lake Campus Outstanding Alumnus who manages global philanthropy and corporate giving at Midmark Corporation, will deliver the Lake Campus spring commencement address. (Photo by Mike Burianek / Video by Kris Sproles)

Those relationships stayed with him long after graduation, shaping the way he leads, works with others and encourages family, friends and colleagues today.

That sense of connection didn’t end with graduation. Eiting served for nearly 20 years on the Western Ohio Educational Foundation board, which supports scholarships for Lake Campus students.

“That gave me the opportunity to stay connected to the campus and help open doors for students coming behind me,” he said.

Those same values carried into his career at Midmark Corporation, where service is a central part of his job.

In his current role as manager of global philanthropy and corporate giving, Eiting has helped expand the company’s community impact, including launching the Midmark Cares Committee to coordinate volunteer efforts across the organization.

He has led a wide range of community service efforts, including blood drives, assembling school backpacks for underserved children and coordinating equipment donations globally.

Guided by the philosophy of “because we care,” Eiting has helped build a culture of service that extends well beyond the workplace.

“It’s not because of us,” he said. “It’s because of who we serve in the communities we serve in.”