Robert Whittle

Robert Whittle (Col ’73) received the Silver Medal Award from the DC Ad Club in collaboration with the American Advertising Federation, in recognition of his outstanding contributions to advertising and his activity in furthering the industry’s standards, creative excellence and responsibilities in areas of social concern. Mr. Whittle is president and chief executive officer of the advertising agency, Williams Whittle, in Alexandria, Va. A reception was held in his honor in September. Mr. Whittle is an industry leader, at the helm of one of the largest advertising agencies in Washington, D.C. The agency was voted Marketer of the Year by the AMA-DC in 2007 and 2008.