Whittington, Jr., a Harvey resident, was elected to his first term as a member of the SSC Board of Trustees in 2005. He currently serves as Chairperson of the Board's Audit Committee. Joseph has been a mentor to countless youth in the community for the past 24 years. Married with four children, Whittington is employed by P.A.C.E. Institute, located within the Cook County Department of Corrections in Chicago. Over the past 30 years, he has worked his way up to the esteemed position of Senior Facilitator. Whittington has also served as the 2nd Ward Alderman of Harvey since 2003, where he has initiated programs to revitalize the 2nd Ward.
