Barbara Whitton is a community volunteer. Along with her husband, Jim, Barbara strives to live into the Merriam-Webster definition of “philanthropist”: one who makes an active effort to
promote human welfare.
Champions of numerous non-profits in Amarillo and beyond, the Whittons support organizations that address a range of issues like food security, economic empowerment, literacy, refugee
resettlement, the arts and community building among other things. Barbara has served on boards for Amarillo Habitat for Humanity, Interfaith Campaign for the Homeless and Friends of
Aeolian Skinner Opus 1024. She recently joined the Community Advisory Board for High Plains Public Radio.
The Whittons are members of St. Andrew’s Episcopal church where Barbara was also employed for 15 years. She now serves in a lay leadership role known as “Sr. Warden” at St. Andrew’s. Prior to living in Amarillo, the Whittons lived in New York City where they met and married. Barbara co-owned and operated a theatrical talent agency which represented actors and models for television, film and theater.
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