Prior to joining Obsidian, Mr. Whitesell co-founded, with Mr. Durham, Durham Whitesell and Associates, LLC, Durham Hitchcock Whitesell and Company, LLC, and other affiliated entities. Previously, Mr. Whitesell served as Executive Vice President of Carpenter Industries. At Carpenter, Mr. Whitesell was responsible for establishing Carpenter's North American dealer network and the Sales and Marketing Departments.
Prior to joining Carpenter Industries, Mr. Whitesell served as President of Wayne Corporation, an international manufacturer of buses with over 700 employees and $90 million in revenue. Mr. Whitesell's career at Wayne lasted more than 25 years where, prior to his presidency, his responsibilities included sales, marketing, and purchasing.
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