Biography

Christopher C. Whitson is a member in the law firm of Sherrard Roe Voigt & Harbison, PLC (“SRVH”), where he has practiced as a corporate and transactional attorney since 1997. Mr. Whitson formerly served as the head of SRVH’s corporate department and was the firm’s Recruiting Chairman. Prior to joining SRVH, Mr. Whitson served as Vice President and Secretary of Whitson Lumber Company from 1990 to 1997. From 2003 to 2005, Mr. Whitson served as Councilman for the Government of Nashville and Davidson County, as Metropolitan Councilman for the 23rd District. Mr. Whitson also served as Chairman of the Board of Zoning Appeals for the Government of Nashville and Davidson County, serving on the BZA from 2008 through 2016.

Mr. Whitson is a graduate of the University of North Carolina and received his J.D. from Vanderbilt University. He is active in several community and civic organizations. Mr. Whitson is a member of the Board of Trustees of the Harpeth Hall School and Montgomery Bell Academy, as well as being on the Board of Advisors for the Belmont University Massey Business School. Mr. Whitson is also a former member of the boards of the Nashville Zoo, Harding Academy, St. George’s Kindergarten, and of the Economic Club of Nashville. Mr. Whitson formerly served on the Vestry of St. George’s Church, having served as both Senior and Junior Warden.