John Whitlock,

Chairman

"Work hard, hire the best people, listen, commit to a lifetime of learning, never lose sight of your values and give back in ways that really matter.”

This lawyer turned businessman has more than two decades of experience leading and influencing businesses in Richmond and the surrounding area. John currently serves on the board for the Virginia College Savings Plan, the Family Foundation and the Retail Merchants Association, and was previously active on the boards for the Bank of Richmond, Better Business Bureau, Virginia Performing Arts Foundation and the Greater Richmond Chamber of Commerce. Personal awards of achievement include the Virginia Master Entrepreneur of the Year Award by Ernst & Young, the Inc. 500 List, the Bulldog 100 List from the University of Georgia and the Richmond Venture Forum’s Top 25 Entrepreneurs List. 

John is an entrepreneur and business leader who focuses on driving innovation and best practices. He has created and managed several successful technology-related companies in the IT, retail and AV markets. John founded what is now Whitlock (the company) and currently serves as Chairman. His vision on values and fiscal responsibility is strongly reflected in the company’s operations and culture today, and has led to solid growth rates year after year. John provides strategic guidance for the business in order to deliver on its mission to help clients share, learn and collaborate across boundaries using the latest audiovisual technologies.