Jud Whitney

VP of Support Services

Contributions at Cortland

Jud is responsible for strategically leading support departments by developing initiatives and driving operational outcomes that result in strategic transformation and companywide integration. With over 25 years of experience and skills in leading retail operations, Jud leads a team building and delivering a world-class, centralized support services platform that meets community and resident satisfaction and supports Cortland’s growth trajectory.

Experience + Education

  • Vice President of Store Operations, Driven Brands
  • Director of Supply Chain Optimization & Operations, The Home Depot
  • Business Integration Strategy Lead, The Home Depot
  • Director of Retail Workforce Management & Strategy, The Home Depot
  • Director of U.S. Retail Operations for Building Services & Facility Maintenance, The Home Depot
  • Senior Manager of U.S. Retail Cost Optimization & Workforce Management, The Home Depot
  • MBA, Emory University
  • BBA, The University of Georgia