Gary Whitley

Gary Whitley has a work experience that spans several years in different roles and industries. Gary started their career at Huntsville Utilities in 2012 as the Communications & Public Relations Manager. In this role, they were responsible for monitoring and disseminating information regarding local and community issues, as well as tracking legislative and lobbying activity.

Prior to that, they worked at the U.S. Department of Defense from 2009 to 2012. In their first role as the Executive Assistant to the Command Sergeant Major and Office of the Commanding General, they served as a personal confidant and provided administrative support to high-level military and government officials.

In their second role at the U.S. Department of Defense, they served as the Executive Assistant and Career Development Program Specialist. In this position, they assisted in writing and editing memorandums for the Commanding General and promoted hiring diversity and compliance with DOD and EEOC regulations.

Overall, Gary Whitley has a diverse background in communications, public relations, and administrative support in both the public and private sectors.

Gary Whitley earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science and Government from Alabama Agricultural and Mechanical University, completing their studies between 2003 and 2007. Subsequently, they pursued a Master's Degree in Urban & Regional Planning at the same university, which they achieved from 2007 to 2009.