Our Story
As graduates of Virginia Tech, we (Mitch and Pete) have always loved the gameday passion and association that universities bring to community, friends, and family. Showing our school pride while living in Hawaii connected us to an otherwise hidden fraternity of fans and helped us feel the nostalgic comfort of home.
In 2016/17 we had our first children six months apart and began filling our children’s drawers with university attire. To complete the collection, we wanted a truly unique pacifier holder and surrounding lifestyle accessories that would bond our children with our school spirit in a way that was meaningful to them.
With the creation of Pascots, we introduce our children to the stories that teams and universities have given to us as adults - embodied in fun-loving mascot products that they can grow with, hold, and remember as their own source of comfort.
Meet the Team
Mitch- Pascot's Sports Agent: From the drawing board to community outreach, Mitch makes sure Pascots find the hands of the most fans the fastest. He's also in charge of letting the crowd know about new releases and fun news.
Position | CEO |
Hometown |
Radford, Virginia |
High School | Radford High School, Virginia |
College | Virginia Tech |
Career Highlights | Traveled to all 7 continents. Polar plunged in both the Arctic Ocean and Antarctica. |
Mike- Pascots-U Professor: Mike teaches each Pascot how to graduate safely and in a timely manner.
Position | President |
Hometown |
Spirit Lake, Iowa |
High School | Slayton High School, Minnesota |
College | Iowa State |
Career Highlights | Worked in multiple cultures and visited 23 countries in business travels. |
Pete- Community Connector: Pete shakes the hands and makes the phone calls so you can find a graduated Pascot at your closest convenience.
Position | VP of Sales |
Hometown |
Buckeystown, Maryland |
High School | Urbana High School, Maryland |
College | Virginia Tech |
Career Highlights | Started a family in Hawaii that continues to grow in Charleston. |