Jeff Whittemore
Vice President of Infrastructure - Grainger
Jeff has nearly 40 years of industry experience, beginning his career as a programmer by developing prototype telemetry software that reduced the amount of time required on a dialysis machine and allowed more critically ill patients to be served by the limited machines available. Additional career highlights include serving as Vice President, Infrastructure and Compliance, for ArrowStream, founding his own IT consulting practice and creating several startup companies that raised millions in venture capital.
Jeff is a Coast Guard and Naval Air Reserve veteran who served as a key planner for search and recovery operations for the Columbia space shuttle. He currently serves on the Board of Directors for Connections for the Homeless and is an active member of its development and HR Committees. Jeff is also on the board of advisors to Hewlett Packard Enterprises.
Jeff is an avid motorcycle enthusiast, teaching classes on negotiations and motorcycle racing with MotoVid. He currently races nationally as an expert in both the CCS and the AHRMA race series.