Holdings, Spinal Restoration (TX), and held Board Observer Rights with Ortho Kinematics (TX). Mr. Whitlock began his career with Centerpulse Orthopedics (formerly Intermedics and Sulzer Orthopedics) where he held various executive management roles in Global Research and Development, New Business Development, and Global Products in the areas of total joints, sports medicine, trauma, and orthobiologics. He was also a member of the executive team responsible for the company turnaround following the largest product recall in orthopedic devices, leading to an acquisition by Zimmer in 2003 for $3.2 billion. Mr. Whitlock has held varying Management Consulting roles with several private companies including Molecular Matrix (CA), Bioventus LLC (NC), Integrity Implants (FL), and TruCell LLC (TX).

From December 2011 to the present, Mr. Whitlock has served as Managing Director with Spindletop. From October 2009 to the present, Mr. Whitlock has served as Owner and President of his company, Straightway Ventures LLC. From January 2018 to August 2019, Mr. Whitlock served as Management Consultant for Molecular Matrix Inc. From October 2019 through October 2020, Mr. Whitlock served as Management Consultant for Bioventus LLC. From October 2020 to the present, Mr. Whitlock served as Management Consultant for Integrity Implants Inc. From July 2021 to the present Mr. Whitlock served as Management Consultant for TruCell LLC. Mr. Whitlock holds a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering degree from Texas A&M University and an MBA from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University.