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Michael Whitener

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VP, Information Technology and Corporate Compliance at Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
📍 Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

Michael Whitener serves as the VP of Information Technology and Corporate Compliance for Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont. An MBA graduate from Pfeiffer University, he focuses on driving innovation and expanding his departments capabilities, recently hiring for roles in cloud services, infrastructure, and security.

He demonstrates a strong commitment to community and leadership development through his participation in the American Leadership Forum and Civic Leadership Academy. Michael is actively involved in community events, such as organizing his teams participation in the local MLK parade to support community engagement.

He uniquely manages dual responsibilities, overseeing both the complex IT infrastructure and the corporate compliance framework for his organization.

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Experience
25 Years
Current Role
VP, Information Technology and Corporate Compliance
Job Level
Senior
Location
Charlotte, North Carolina, United States
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Technology Team Growth
He is actively hiring for multiple roles, from entry-level specialists to managers, to build out his technology department's capabilities at Goodwill.
IT Infrastructure & Security
His recent hiring initiatives for managers of infrastructure, security, and cloud services indicate these are key areas of focus for his department.
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Career

Work history

7-2000
VP, Information Technology and Corporate Compliance
Goodwill Industries of the Southern Piedmont
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Education
Bachelor's degree
University of North Carolina at Pembroke
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Pfeiffer University
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