Mark Whitenton Email and Phone Number

A decade ago, I finally retired from energy and environmental policy issues. Although at first it took some getting used to, I have focused my energies on serving in leadership roles in the Optimist Club of Arlington, Va. (now Secretary after being President three times) and the Bull Run Civil War Round Table in Centreville (currently serving my fourth year as President). My wife, Debbie, has also been deeply involved in both organizations. We have found that these volunteer activities have been taking up (too?) much of our time. Nevertheless, we still make time to travel (most of it cruising on Viking, but also to see family -- I have two grandchildren now!). In addition, we are trying to continue our nature walks and target shooting. Sadly, our opportunities to provide Civil War living history have been sharply reduced as a result of the sharp change in attitudes several years ago. I miss the many wonderful and extraordinary people I was lucky enough to work with over the years, but have made many new friendships and greatly enjoy freedom from alarm clocks and the commute.