Born and raised in Dalhart, Mitchel Bezner is a third generation farmer/rancher. Mitchel's father, Jody and brother, Stephen are both past XIT directors. Mitchel graduated with a bachelor's degree in Ag Services and Development and a master's degreee in General Agriculture from Tarleton State University. Mitchel and his wife, Ashley have three children: Katherine, Benjamin, and Kirsten. Mitchel is a member of St. Anthony Catholic Church, serves on the Farm Bureau Board, and enjoys hunting and stockshowing in his spare time.