Whitney is a lifelong Ian Fleming and James Bond fan after being introduced to Fleming and Bond by his mother, Roberta. He has previously served on the boards of The Boys and Girls Clubs of Bloomington, Indiana and the Bloomington North Rotary Club. Aside from his commitment to service, Whitney has worked in commercial real estate and insurance. He is currently president of Gates, Inc. in Bloomington, Indiana. He has been involved with the IFF for over 25 years and is honored to be a member of the Board to be able to promote the legacy of Ian Fleming.