Will Whitley

Will Whitley is a seasoned leader with extensive experience in community relations, government affairs, corporate recruiting, and employee relations. They served as the Director of State and Local Government Affairs and Community Relations at Michelin North America from 2019 to 2023, where they coordinated CSR initiatives across 35 facilities while significantly increasing program funding and achieving major savings through lobbying efforts. Will also held various leadership roles at Michelin, contributing to fiscal efficiency and event management, and earned recognition as the first African American Chairman of the South Carolina Chamber of Commerce. They hold a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering from North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University.