Background
Whitney, John Freeman was born on February 14, 1944 in Baltimore. Son of John Freeman and Agnese Jay (Taliaferro) Whitney.
Whitney, John Freeman was born on February 14, 1944 in Baltimore. Son of John Freeman and Agnese Jay (Taliaferro) Whitney.
Bachelor, Baylor University, 1967; Master of Science, Texas Agricultural and Mechanical U., 1968; Doctor of Philosophy, ABD, Florida State University, 1970.
Instructor political science, Florida State University, Tallahassee, 1968-1970;
instructor political science, Texas Agricultural and Industrial U., Kingsville, 1967-1968;
instructor political science, Lamar U., Beaumont, Texas, 1970-1971;
administrative assistant manager, Illinois State Fair Agency, Springfield, Illinois, 1973-1977;
mayor, Chatham, Illinois, 1977-1985;
executive director, Illinois Society Opticianry, Springfield, 1982-1986;
professor political science, Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield, since 1971;
member, chairman, Illinois Comptr. Merit Commission, Springfield, 1981-1997. Ford foundation legislation staff intern Florida State University, 1970.
Consultant in field.
Precinct committeeman Sangamon County Democratic Organisation, Springfield, 1974-1980. Delegate Democratic National Convention, New York City, 1976, Democratic National Midterm Conference, Philadelphia, 1982. Illinois state steering committee, campaign director Carter for President, 1976-1980, Dukakis for President, 1986-1988.
Fellow American Political Science Association. Member National Association Civil Svc. Commissioners (central region president 1988-1991), International Pers.
Management Association, Society for Human Resource Management, American Political Science Association.
Married Carolyn Nordyke, August 5, 1966. Children: Cristina Elizabeth Whitney Waits, John FreemanIII, William David.