Mark G. Whittenburg is a distinguished legal executive with more than 25 years of experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, securities regulation, and governance. He began his career at leading law firms such as Alston & Bird LLP, where he honed his expertise in complex transactions and regulatory compliance. Whittenburg transitioned to in-house counsel roles early on, serving at Fortune 500 companies and advising on high-stakes deals, risk management, and strategic legal initiatives that drove business expansion and operational excellence. In 2012, Whittenburg joined HD Supply Holdings, Inc., rising rapidly to Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Secretary. He played a instrumental role in the company's portfolio optimization, including the strategic separation of its waterworks business. As General Counsel and Secretary at Core & Main Inc. Class A following its 2021 spin-off and initial public offering, Whittenburg led the legal team through the transition to public markets, overseeing corporate governance, compliance programs, litigation strategy, and key acquisitions that solidified Core & Main's position as North America's largest distributor of water, wastewater, storm drainage, and fire protection products. His tenure at Core & Main was marked by significant achievements, including the successful navigation of SEC filings, robust ESG integration into governance practices, and support for the company's revenue growth from $6 billion to over $6.5 billion annually. Now serving in a former capacity, Whittenburg's legacy endures through the strong legal foundation he established, enabling Core & Main's sustained leadership in the infrastructure solutions sector.