40 Under 40: Cameron Whittle
STAFF REPORT | Hagadone News Network | UPDATED 2 years, 2 months AGO
Cameron Whittle
Cameron Whittle has been a fixture in and around the Columbia Basin for a long time. He worked alongside his parents operating the Dairy Queen in Moses Lake which in turn supported youth activities and a variety of good causes in the area.
When his parents decided to move on to another professional situation, he joined his wife Dr. Teshauna Devine at her chiropractic business in Ephrata.
“He runs the business side of things and making sure day-to-day operations happen in order to best serve the community. The chiropractic business continues to grow its reach,” Devine said.
It isn’t just about the business, though. Making sure children are taken care of is important for Whittle.
He serves on the board of the Boys and Girls Club of the Columbia Basin and is a big part of the resource development committee which is in charge of ensuring the funds are there for activities the organization offers.He also offers golf lessons to youth to help grow and expand the game of golf here in our community.
Whittle also works to support other businesses and has served as chair of the Moses Lake Chamber of Commerce and sat on the board for multiple years.
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