Darrell Whitaker - President & COO

Darrell Whitaker comes from a varied business background and has held several executive positions in nationwide companies for over 25 years, focusing on areas such as finance and operations. Prior to joining IMI in January 2004, he served as Chief Operating Officer at The Cliffs Communities, Inc. As Chief Operating Officer for IMI, Darrell is responsible for the overall financial aspects of the company, including day-to-day operations of IMI and its subsidiaries, long-range strategic planning with current and future business initiatives and budgeting. A graduate of the University of South Carolina-Spartanburg, Darrell received a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting. He is a licensed Certified Public Accountant and Real Estate Broker in the state of South Carolina. Darrell currently resides in Greenville, SC, with his wife, Teresa and their son and daughter. During their spare time, the family explores the great outdoors by playing golf, snow skiing, hiking or enjoying water sports.