Jacksonville Civic Council
Dennis Whittle is an accomplished leader with extensive experience in developing innovative solutions for social and economic challenges. Currently serving as the President and CEO of the Jacksonville Civic Council since September 2023, Dennis co-founded and held the position of Principal at Normal>Next from May 2020 to September 2023, focusing on assisting organizations adapt to systemic changes. As the Founder and President of The Whittle Group LLC, Dennis has aimed to help organizations envision their futures since 2011. Additionally, Dennis co-founded Feedback Labs and served in various academic roles, including faculty positions at institutions such as UNC-Chapel Hill and Princeton University. With a foundational career at GlobalGiving and the World Bank, Dennis has played a critical role in creating impactful initiatives in philanthropy and economic development. Educational credentials include a Master's in Public Affairs from Princeton University and executive programs at Harvard Business School, complemented by a Bachelor's degree from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
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Jacksonville Civic Council
The Jacksonville Civic Council leverages the combined talents, experience and influence of a diverse group of business and civic leaders to accomplish goals that no individual or organization in our community can achieve alone. Established in 2010 as a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization, the Civic Council brings together chief executives from the nonprofit, business and government sectors to make Jacksonville the best city it can be. Working transparently and with no agenda, for the good of our community, the Civic Council strategically identifies crucial issues, conducts research, and identifies – and advocates for – solutions that will result in positive change. Our members deploy their collective resources throughout the process, remaining focused on the goal of a Jacksonville that is vibrant, growing, sustainable and responsive to the needs of its people.