Wendi Whitteker

Wendi Whitteker is Professor of Practice in the Departments of Management & Entrepreneurship and Marketing, Supply Chain, and Economics at The Citadel's Tommy and Victoria Baker School of Business. She brings extensive industry experience to her academic role.

Professional background includes leadership positions in private industry and government sectors, working with companies ranging from startups to major corporations like Hallmark and Williams-Sonoma. She participated in a Shark Tank-featured startup that secured investment from Mark Cuban.

Research interests bridge psychology and business, focusing on organizational behavior in diverse contexts. Whitteker possesses deep expertise in hospitality/tourism management and regulatory challenges in high-growth environments.