John Whitaker

John Whitaker is a seasoned finance professional with extensive experience in various leadership roles within the brokerage and transportation sectors. Currently serving as Senior Vice President at Tradition Securities and Futures since September 2019, John oversees operations at one of the largest interdealer brokers for over-the-counter financial and commodity products. Prior to this role, John co-founded Prairie Companies, where John was President from January 2010 to May 2020, leading a prominent hazmat-focused transportation business. Additionally, John held the positions of President & CEO at Agency Trading Group, Inc. from September 2003 to September 2019, where John cultivated a strong reputation for customer service, and Partner at Navillus Securities from November 2000 to September 2003. John holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Finance from the University of Colorado Boulder, completed in May 2000, and graduated from Rockhurst High School in 1996.