City of Ferndale, Michigan
Philip Whitfield has extensive work experience in finance and business operations. Philip currently holds the position of Finance Director at the City of Ferndale, Michigan. In their previous roles, they served as the Vice-President of Finance at HBZ Premier Comedy Agency, LLC and the Director of Business Operations at HAVEN Oakland County. Philip also worked at Northeast Guidance Center as the Vice President of Finance and Business Operations, as well as the Chief Financial Officer. Additionally, Whitfield has experience as the President/CEO of Whitfield Business Consulting, Finance Contractor at United Way for Southeastern Michigan, and Fiscal Manager at Southeast Michigan Community Alliance. Earlier in their career, they served as the Chief Accounting Officer at Detroit Black Dollar and as the Accounting Manager I at the Detroit Workforce Development Department.
Philip Whitfield attended PennWest Edinboro from 1988 to 1994, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting with a minor in Speech Communications.
City of Ferndale, Michigan
The City of Ferndale, Michigan is a vibrant, and artistic town located on the northern border of Detroit along the Woodward Corridor. There aren't many Metro Detroit intersections more happening than downtown Ferndale's Woodward & 9 Mile. Ferndale has become known as an arbiter of hip in Metro Detroit, home to award winning restaurants, interesting art galleries, open concept markets, pedestrian friendly streets, and affordable housing. The nexus between Detroit and Royal Oak, Ferndale screams location, location, location.