CASA Board Member Spotlight: Russell Whitney

Russell Whitney joined CASA of Lexington's Board of Directors this year. He previously trained to be a CASA volunteer in 2017.

Whitney is a retired international Delta Air Lines captain who had a 27-year career. He said he his philosophy has always been that "every child should have good parents." And he has been a good parent for his own children.

Whitney is married to Mary Pat and has raised two sons and two daughters. Now, he gets to have fun with his three grandchildren, as well.

Whitney has lived and worked on his tree farm for 28 years. He has been an active member of the Catholic Lexington Dicese, participating on the Finance Advisory Board and the Board of Education. He is also a bridge director at the Lexington Bridge Club, where he is a life master.

Whitney said he agrees whole-heartedly with the mission of CASA of Lexington.

"If a child is abused or neglected, then CASA should help find a loving, permanent home for that child," he said.