Harold Whaley

It’s not who you know it’s who knows you.
Summary
Harold Whaley, a Central Florida native, has had a remarkably diverse and accomplished career. At the age of eight, Whaley began performing as a solo gospel singer in local churches, and by high school, he had become the first-chair trombone player for three consecutive years. After completing an 11-year tenure with the US Navy, Whaley turned his attention to the entertainment industry, where he's enjoyed a 30-year career as a music executive. 
His list of accolades includes a San Diego Music Award, and he is credited with breaking multiple music careers via the Urban Network Digital Summit (UNDS), where he served as the online radio program director. He's worked with several major record labels, such as Epic, Solar, and Death Row, and is currently a digital music aggregator for The Orchard Distribution and Rainy Songs Distribution. 
Whaley's career outside of music is just as impressive. He served as the COO for Monogram Virtua, a leading virtual world branding company, and as the CEO of ABA GOLD, a subsidiary of the American Basketball Association. He was also the founder of the West Michigan Lake Hawks and a project coordinator for Bertram Village on the island of Eleuthera, Bahamas. 
Whaley has an educational background in political science and has held several executive positions for various organizations, including Hip Hop MotorSports LLC, Rainy Songs Entertainment, and the International Black Film Festival of Nashville. He's also served as a consultant for Full Sail University and is a former Liaison Manager at Amatuer Athletic Union. 
Overall, Harold Whaley is a multifaceted professional who has made significant strides in the fields of music, basketball, and community development. 