Whitney Gardner

Whitney Gardner is a seasoned professional in economic development and business counseling, currently serving as a Project Manager at the Arlington TX Economic Development Corporation since January 2025. Prior experience includes a role as a Business Counselor with the Mississippi Small Business Development Center from October 2020 to January 2025, emphasizing support for small businesses in Mississippi. Whitney also contributed to the Mississippi Development Authority as The Entrepreneur Center Consultant in early 2020 and held various positions that included Sales Associate at Treasure Hunt and Banquet Captain at Hattiesburg Country Club. Whitney's educational background includes a Bachelor of Science in Economic Development from The University of Southern Mississippi and an Associate of Arts and Sciences from Hinds Community College.