Nan Whaley is a proud to have chosen Dayton as her home. Nan’s career is distinguished by her commitment to public service, civic involvement and interest in local government.

With a focus on jobs and workforce development, Nan is working with a diverse group of business partners to strategically position Dayton for growth. She is the founder of the Dayton Region Manufacturing Task Force; a regional effort committed to advocating for manufacturing and promoting a strong manufacturing workforce. In addition, she meets regularly with local business leadership, both individually and through her Mayor’s Business Round Table meetings.

Mayor Whaley believes that strong neighborhoods and economic stability can only be achieved through a community-wide focus on education. Nan advocates to ensure that students in Dayton attend a high performing school that prepares them for the opportunity to attend college, join the military or seek advanced training in a marketable job skill.