Maree Walker Whitlow

Maree Walker Whitlow, MBA, PHR, serves as the Director of Human Resources at Franklin County Children Services since October 2022. With extensive experience in human resources, Maree co-founded H.E.A.R.T. 4 Kids/Columbus ICE in March 2010, where the role includes promoting health, education, attitude, recreation, and teamwork. Prior positions include Vice President of Human Resources at the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption, Director of Human Resources at Buckeye Ranch, and similar roles at YWCA Columbus and Columbus Neighborhood Health Center, Inc. Maree's career began as a Benefits Administrator at United General Title and has utilized a solid educational background, holding an MBA from Ohio Dominican University and a BS in Exercise Science and Wellness from Ball State University.