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Faith Ventures PodcastEp. 34: Living a Life of Significance, with Mark WhitacreFaith Ventures welcomes Mark Whitaker, Vice President of Culture and Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated, to share a fascinating journey of Christian faith in the workplace. Mark tells us how the company changed dramatically under the leadership of Chairman and CEO Frank Harrison, who implemented a mission statement to honor God in all they do. Listeners will learn how Coca-Cola Consolidated integrated faith-based initiatives like chaplains at every plant, prayer groups, discipleship programs, and a rapid response team to support employees during crises. We also discuss how others can learn from that example and apply it in their own work...2025-06-0436 min
God's Glory in Men's Real StoriesHow Empathy Transformed My Life and Leadership Journey with Mark WhitacreHow can empathy transform your life and leadership journey? In this heartfelt episode of "God's Glory in Men's Real Stories," Mark Whitacre, a seasoned leader and advocate for Christ-centered business transformation, shares how empathy reshaped his life and leadership. Through his personal experiences with family, faith, and organizational culture, Mark reveals the profound impact of becoming a better listener, growing in empathy, and aligning leadership with God’s purpose.We dive into inspiring discussions about spiritual growth, mental and emotional health, and the power of vulnerability. Mark opens up about his journey of transformation through adopting faith-driven leadership, learning fr...2025-03-1859 min
Michigan Business NetworkLeadership Lowdown | Mark Whitacre - Transforming LivesVic Verchereau welcomes Mark Whitacre, who is Vice President, Culture & Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated.
Mark Whitacre is an Ivy League Ph.D. and the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in US history, and is responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal in the early 1990's. Mark Whitacre wore a wire for the FBI every day for three years. His wife, Ginger, forced him to turn himself into the FBI, which then started the ADM price-fixing case.
Mark Whitacre currently serves as Vice President, Culture and Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated. Mark offers one-of-a-kind insight into corporate...2025-03-1541 min
Crimes of the CenturiesThe Lysine Cartel: How an Informant (Sloppily) Exposed Archer Daniels MidlandMark Whitacre, a high-ranking exec at the agribusiness company Archer Daniels Midland, approached the FBI with some scandalous news: His employer was part of an international cartel illegally inflating the cost of lysine, an additive used in animal feed. What Whitacre ultimately helped uncover landed more than just his bosses in prison.
"Crimes of the Centuries" is a podcast from Grab Bag Collab exploring forgotten crimes from times past that made a mark and helped change history. You can get early and ad-free episodes on the Grab Bag Patreon page.
DON'T FORGET ABOUT THE CRIMES OF T...2025-02-1045 min
Abiding in Christ w/ Jim Wood"Best Of" Interview: Mark Whitacre, Coca-ColaProgram for 12/31/2024 "Best Of" Interview: Mark Whitacre, Coca-Cola2024-12-2025 minAbiding in Christ w/ Jim Wood"Best Of" Interview: Mark Whitacre, Coca-ColaProgram for 12/31/2024 "Best Of" Interview: Mark Whitacre, Coca-Cola2024-12-2025 min
Linch With A LeaderTakeaways: Mark Whitacre (Ep. 217) Mike's biggest takeaways from his interview with Mark Whitacre.Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode: Watch: @linchwithaleader Prefer just listening? SUBSCRIBE to the podcast here:Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0dJfeLb...Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...Find show notes and more...2024-10-0212 min
P³ with Preston PooreMark Whitacre on the Path from Conviction to RedemptionSend us a textIn this episode of P³ (P-cubed), Preston Poore talks to Dr. Mark Whitacre about his transformation from being an executive involved in one of the largest corporate scandals in U.S. history to a leader committed to positive change. Whitacre shares his emotional journey, recalling the guilty verdict, his time in federal prison, and how faith and mentorship helped him find redemption. He also discusses his current role as Vice-President of Culture and Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated and the importance of servant leadership and living a life of significance. 00:00 Introduction to L...2024-10-0141 minAbiding in Christ w/ Jim WoodInterview with Mark WhitacreProgram for 09/27/24 Jim Wood: Interview with Mark Whitacre2024-09-2425 minAbiding in Christ w/ Jim WoodInterview with Mark WhitacreProgram for 09/27/24 Jim Wood: Interview with Mark Whitacre2024-09-2425 minLinch With A LeaderMark Whitacre on Redemption, Faith, and Finding True Purpose | Episode 217 It's time to welcome author and speaker, Mark Whitacre, to Linch with a Leader. In this episode, Mike and Mark dive into Mark's incredible journey from corporate success to prison, and how his faith transformed his life, offering insights into redemption, ethical leadership, and finding true purpose.Welcome to the Linch with a Leader Podcast, where you're invited to join the spiritual principles behind big success, with host Mike Linch.Subscribe to the channel so you never miss an episode:Watch: @linchwithaleaderPrefer just li...2024-09-2346 min
Faith-Driven LeaderMark Whitacre | Honoring God in a Publicly Held CorporationHi friends!
Our guest today is Mark Whitacre. Mark is Vice President of Culture & Care and Executive Director of the t-factor initiative at Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Mark has worked with Coca-Cola Consolidated since 2019. Coca-Cola Consolidated is a faith-friendly publicly traded
(NASDAQ) company with an official purpose statement “To honor God in all we do, by serving others, pursuing excellence, and growing profitably”. Mark had served as
National Director and then COO of Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) from
2013 to 2019. Mark was the COO and Chief Science Officer from 2006 to 2013 at Cypres...2024-09-1050 min
Embracing Brokenness124. FBI Informant | Mark WhitacreMark Whitacre is the highest-level executive to ever turn whistleblower in U.S. history. His undercover work with the FBI during the ADM scandal inspired the major motion picture, "The Informant," starring Matt Damon as Mark Whitacre. And was the inspiration for the Discovery Channel Documentary, titled "Undercover" which is linked below.
In this podcast, Mark recounts his early years, education, career, and time with Archer Daniels Midland. He shares how his life was transformed when he found faith in prison and has since dedicated his life to serving others and spreading the message of redemption through...2024-09-091h 04
Meeting of Minds PodcastMark Whitacre: The Case for Christian ERGsHow can Christians build support networks in an arena where employees of faith feel increasingly unwelcome to be religious in the workplace? Mark Whitacre, executive director of Coca-Cola's t-factor initiative, joins Jerry to discuss forming Christian employee resource groups, responding to common objections, and what the future looks like for religious employees.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2024-08-2930 min
Ever Onward PodcastBill Whitacre: Reflections on Business, Travel, and Life's Lessons | Ever Onward - Ep. 36Welcome back to Ever Onward! This week's guest is Bill Whitacre. Bill is the former JR Simplot Company CEO. Bill returns to the podcast to talk about his thrilling multi-country motorcycle tour. This segment intertwines professional wisdom with personal joy, offering a holistic view on life post-retirement.Get ready for a whirlwind tour of global perspectives as we discuss the world's curiosity about American politics and policies, touching on Hitler's propaganda techniques and the troubling issues of genocide and human trafficking. Discover the resilience of the Ukrainian people amidst ongoing conflict and explore fascinating travel observations, f...2024-08-2655 min
The Families of Character ShowEp #111, For Richer or Poorer—How FBI Informant Marc Whitacre Kept His Marriage TogetherSend us a Text Message and suggest a topic or guest!Imagine uncovering corporate fraud at the highest levels while juggling the complexities of marriage, family life and a high powered corporate job. Join Mark and Ginger Whitacre, the real-life inspirations behind the movie "The Informant," as they recount their extraordinary journey. From junior high sweethearts to facing the perilous role of an undercover informant for the FBI, their story is one of unwavering love and resilience. Mark and Ginger reveal the stark contrasts between their real-life experiences and Hollywood's portrayal, sharing the challenges they faced and...2024-07-301h 10
FCCI Pathway to Purpose PodcastEpisode 72 - Greed, Failure, Redemption w Mark WhitacreIf you're swimming in the turbulent waters of power and greed, obsessed with success - there is hope! God rescued Mark Whitacre - and it came through an incredibly difficult season of life…but Mark wouldn't change anything about the many years he spent in prison, as it led him into a right relationship with Almighty God.On this episode, Ken Powell, host of FCCI's Pathway to Purpose podcast pulls an International Conference message from 2023 that featured Mark Whitacre, who was a corporate VP with ADM until he got caught up in a price-fixing scheme and then spe...2024-07-2919 min
Doing it Right: The Stories that Make UsWife of an FBI Informant Tells Her Story: Ginger Whitacre | Movie – The Informant with Matt Damon | Ep.180 - Doing it Right!How did Ginger Whitacre and their children survive 8 years of suffering and separation brought on by her husband’s sentencing to federal prison? There is not only a movie about this complex legal case formulated by the FBI, but a movie that ensued about Mark Whitacre, an Ivy League Ph.D. who became the highest-level corporate executive in US history to become an FBI whistleblower. His undercover work with the FBI during the 1990’s ADM scandal brought down the company while landing Mark in prison. Tune in - Monday, 12:30PM Central to hear how Ginger was faithfu...2024-06-1038 min
Stories from the RiverFinding Faith & Purpose in Prison: Mark Whitacre's Transformation StoryIn the fifth part of the Purpose Summit series on Stories From the River, host Charlie Malouf interviews Mark Whitacre live from the NASCAR Hall of Fame Museum gear shop. Mark Whitacre, who is notable for his involvement in a high-profile FBI price-fixing case that later inspired the movie "The Informant!" starring Matt Damon, shares his journey of wearing a wire for the FBI for three years to expose corporate malfeasance at his former company. Whitacre details the impact of his wife Ginger, whose faith and insistence on turning himself in to the FBI played a pivotal role in...2024-06-0412 min
Doing it Right: The Stories that Make UsFrom Penthouse to Penitentiary: Whistleblower FBI’s ADM Investigation | MARK WHITACRE-Vice President Culture & Care, Executive Director Coca-Cola Consolidated t-factor| Ep.178 - Doing it Right!Mark Whitacre, an Ivy League Ph.D., became the highest-level corporate executive in US history to become an FBI whistleblower. His undercover work with the FBI during the ‘90’s ADM scandal brought down the company while landing Mark in prison for 8.5 years. Tune in - Monday, 12:30PM Central to hear how Mark stole $9M from ADM while at the same time was secretly taping conversations for the government. Visit his website to view his documentary.https://markwhitacre.com/index.htmlTop Takeaways:1: Show me your mentor & I’ll show you your future2: If you’r...2024-05-0634 min
GPS: God. People. Stories.'Wear a Wire or Get Arrested': From Executive to InformantBy the age of 32, Mark Whitacre thought he had it all. He was a high-level executive and millionaire. After illegally helping his employer with one of the largest price fixing cases in U.S. history, Mark became an informant for the FBI. Hear more of Mark’s story—including how he found Jesus Christ in federal prison—on this episode of GPS: God. People. Stories.You can connect with us through email at gps@billygraham.org or at Billy Graham Radio on Facebook. 2024-05-0127 min
The Rabbit Hole ShowEpisode 90 - Mark WhitacreThis week we are joined by a previous guest, Mark Whitacre who was on episode 31. If you have heard his story in depth, go take a listen to episode 31. In episode 90 Mark and I discuss his time leading up to prison, relationships, and even some stories of almost getting caught while wearing a wire for the FBI. Always an honor to sit down and talk with MArk who has become a mentor for me and learn about his journey and story and how God has and is using him!2024-02-1554 min
The Management Minute with Dr. Donita BrownL.E.A.D.S. - Interview with Dr. Mark WhitacreDr. Mark Whitacre is the Vice President of Culture and Care at Coca-Cola Consolidated and a leader in the Faith and Work movement for the last two decades.He is considered the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in U.S. history, and was responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal in the early 1990s, which was depicted in the movie "The Informant."Since December, Dr. Whitacre has been the Executive Director of t-factor, a Coca-Cola Consolidated training initiative with the purpose to "Transform workplace cultures around the world for good...2024-02-0713 min
Reason for TruthMark Whitacre-From Informant to God's Informer - 1:1:24, 11.26 AMI interviewed my good friend Mr. Mark Whitacre and you DO NOT WANT TO MISS THIS! This is the same Mark Whitacre who was the infamous real life character portrayed by Matt Damon. Mark's story is stunning from his testimonial regarding the faithfulness of a godly wife to his unwavering-sold out faith in Jesus Christ. I haver never seen anyone have so much wealth and power and give it all up voluntarily to go to jail. You do NOT want to miss this testimony. May it uplift, motivate and encourage you heading into the 2024 New Year! The Matt Damon movie...2024-01-0255 min
Eyewitness HistoryInfamous Whistleblower Discusses Price Fixing Scandal, Prison and Being Portrayed By Matt DamonIn this gripping episode, we explore the Archer Daniels Midland (ADM) lysine scandal with whistleblower Mark Whitacre. Unraveling the intricacies of illegal price-fixing, we follow Whitacre's courageous journey as he exposes the conspiracy and cooperates with the FBI.Dive into the challenges of undercover operations, the toll of bipolar disorder, legal repercussions, and life after prison. Mark Whitacre's compelling narrative sheds light on the complexities of corporate fraud, morality, and justice.Remember to subscribe, rate, and review Eyewitness History.Follow the Show on Social Media!Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EyewitnessHistory2023-12-0639 min
Prosperity 101 Podcast hosted by Linda J HansenTruth Transforms - Against All Odds - Courage In The Workplace Leads To Positive Results – with Mark & Ginger Whitacre – [Ep.184]Have you wondered what you would do if asked to commit a crime in your workplace? Could you be a whistleblower? The choice is not always easy, and fear may prevent acting with integrity. Linda’s guests, Mark & Ginger Whitacre, chose truth and integrity over money and power, which led to Mark becoming an FBI informant who wore a wire for over three years to expose fraud and corruption in one of America’s largest corporations. As a result, they faced hurdles and hard times, but their courage to tell the truth changed government policies, business protocols, improved the live...2023-09-0546 min
Prosperity 101 Podcast hosted by Linda J HansenTransforming The Workplace = Transforming Lives - Servant Leadership & Marketplace Ministry -with Mark Whitacre – [Ep. 181]How does workplace culture affect business profitability and the job performance and well-being of employees and their families? Toxic workplaces have far-reaching consequences, often producing negative cultures, unhappy employees, high-turnover rates, and added costs. Transforming the workplace can transform individuals, as selfish leadership develops into servant leadership and people flourish as valued team members with well-rounded lives. How can this be accomplished? In this episode, Linda interviews Mark Whitacre, Vice President of Culture & Care and Executive Director of the t-factor initiative at Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Mark is a celebrated executive and has been involved with the marketplace ministry movement...2023-08-1625 min
Faith For WorkOperationalizing Servant LeadershipInspired by CEO Frank Harrison's audacious goal to develop 17,000 servant leaders, Mark Whitacre and Melissa Blaylock are leading the charge to operationalize this vision throughout Coke Consolidated and around the globe. Listen in as they describe how the Chaplaincy program, t-Factor and other initiatives are helping both internal and external leaders to integrate faith into the workplace and transform workplace cultures.Mark Whitacre currently serves as Vice President of Culture and Care of Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Mark joined the t-factor initiative at Coca-Cola Consolidated as Executive Director in 2019. Prior to joining Coke Consolidated, Mark served as...2023-07-2528 min
Acton LineThe Informant's Path to Faith and RedemptionToday's episode starts with a clip from the trailer for 2009 comedy/drama “The Informant!,” directed by Steven Soderbergh and starring Matt Damon, Scott Bakula, Joel McHale, and Melanie Lynskey. It’s a wild based-on-a-true-story film about Mark Whitacre. In the early-1990s, Whitacre was the corporate vice president and President of the BioProducts Division of the agro-business giant Archer Daniels Midland. Whitacre would go on to become an informant in the FBI investigation into a conspiracy to price-fix lysine, an essential amino acid. At the same time he was informing on his employer to the FBI, Whitacre was embezzling $9 millio...2023-06-2854 minFaith For WorkTransformed to ServeBefore joining Coke Consolidated to lead their t-Factor initiative, Mark Whitacre found redemption and purpose in an unlikely place: prison. Listen in as Mark shares his remarkable journey from selfish leadership to servant leadership, and how he and Melissa Blalock disciple and inspire corporate executives worldwide to do the same.Mark Whitacre currently serves as Vice President of Culture and Care of Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. Mark joined the t-factor initiative at Coca-Cola Consolidated as Executive Director in 2019. Prior to joining Coke Consolidated, Mark served as the COO of Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC). He was the COO a...2023-06-2626 min
Life, Money, and Living WellThe Power of Second Chances - Mark WhitacreIn the mid-90s, Mark Whitacre was a hot-shot young business man. At 32, he became the Bioproducts Division president at multinational corporation Archer Daniels Midland. By 35, he was the corporate vice president and next in line for the top seat. His star was on the rise and moving fast. But everything at ADM was not as it seemed. Threatened with exposure, Mark became the highest-level executive to ever turn whistleblower in U.S. history. For three years he worked undercover for the FBI, helping to expose an illegal price-fixing scheme at work in the highest level...2023-06-0655 min
The Spirit-Led LeaderWholly Follow: Inherit the Promises of GodIn today's episode, I am sharing the testimony of Mark Whitacre. Mark is an American business executive who came to public attention in the early 90s for being the highest level corporate executive in U.S. History to become a FBI whistleblower. The movie The Informant played by Matt Damon was based on Mark's story at that time.
One thing God revealed to me in preparation for this episode was, "when we wholly follow God, we inherit the promises of God."
I asked Mark to share the moment he didn't wholly follow God and the re...2023-04-0608 min
The Kingdom Investor49 - Finding Freedom in Prison | Mark WhitacreWe continue with the concluding part of our interview with Mark Whitacre. In this episode, Mark shares stories of his eight-and-a-half years in prison and reflects on his life in confinement as the most productive years of his life. Mark discusses the ensuing relationships with key people who introduced him to God, transformed his life, and enabled him to find freedom in prison.Mark speaks about his personal journey of being addicted to materialism, greed, and ego, and how God transformed his heart to enable him to find peace, freedom, and purpose in prison. He shares about...2023-02-1734 minThe Kingdom Investor48 - From His Own Private Jet to 8 Years in Prison | Mark WhitacreFew people’s life stories are as spectacular as Mark Whitacre's to merit a Hollywood movie and a Discovery Channel documentary. With a cinematic landscape characterized by excesses of wealth, power, and corporate greed, and a thrilling fall and redemption arc, it’s hard not to be enthralled. Today, Mark joins us to tell his remarkable story. In this first episode of a two-part interview, we'll hear how God radically intervened in his life, from a university student who rejected faith to becoming an ultra-successful corporate executive and eventually getting caught up in a massive price-fixing case and be...2023-02-1439 min
Wrestling with the Inner ManA Whistleblower’s TaleWelcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage.David's guest is Mark Whitacre, an Ivy League Ph.D. who is considered the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in U.S. history. He shares his incredible story and conversion to becoming a believer in prison after wrestling with greed and no faith.David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day...2023-02-0527 min
Wrestling with the Inner ManA Whistleblower’s TalesWelcome to the podcast “Wrestling with the Inner Man” with Author / Speaker David Savage.
David's guest is Mark Whitacre, an Ivy League Ph.D. who is considered the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in U.S. history.
He shares his incredible story and conversion to becoming a believer in prison after wrestling with greed and no faith.
David has a passion for Men’s Ministry and Biblical Truth to help build Better Men for our society. The show's title is derived from the first fight we each face every day...2023-02-0527 min
Coach to CoachThe Journey from Selfish Leader to Servant Leader with Mark Whitacre“The greatest use of strengths is always coupled with a mission to do good.” - Dr. Donald Clifton, Founder of CliftonStrengths Mark Whitacre is a model of purpose-driven leadership, embodying what it means to be a servant leader. But that wasn’t always the case. When he was younger, he was a selfish leader, and it led him down a dark path. At the age of 32, Mark found himself caught up in the largest price-fixing scheme in the U.S. and eventually served eight and a half years in prison. In this episode, we discuss how the...2023-01-0437 min
Win At Home FirstFrom private jets to prison to a life of purpose with Mark Whitacre, Executive Director of t-FactorHappy New Year! Since it is the beginning of a new year, we are all being bombarded with emails about New Year's resolutions, coming up with our One Word, creating 'I will' statements, and the list goes on. I believe in those practices, however, today I want to provide a different perspective. A bigger perspective. This week's podcast will help you 'zoom out' to remind us of why we even make resolutions, to begin with. This week's podcast episode is unbelievable! Mark Whitacre had it all. 2022-12-2732 minGod's Glory in Men's Real StoriesThe Re-Mark-able Story of Being Re-Marked by God with Mark WhitacreOn this episode, Robert Moore III sits down with special guest Mark Whitacre. Mark's story has already been seen by many in the 2009 movie "The Informant!" We discuss everything from his lavish lifestyle back then to the addiction that came with it. He explains his search for fulfillment and how it took him going to prison to find it.
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NOW Woman TalksL.E.A.D.S - A Mandate for today's leader.This week we will be talking to Mark Whitacre, PhD, the Executive Director for Coca-Cola TFactor about Leadership. The world has come this far in all facets of development because of Leadership. Different personalities adopt different leadership styles, however, each one of us can learn and adopt something from another’s leadership style and journey.
The guiding principle for Mark in his leadership journey has been to:
L- Listen, as a leader, you must develop the art of listening to hear, learn, understand and ultimately make better leadership decisions. We explore how our listening can be...2022-11-0819 min
It's His TimeSuccessful Prayer Life w/ Mark WhitacreSuccessful Prayer Life w/ Mark Whitacre2022-10-0735 min
Seek Go Create - The Leadership Journey for Christian Entrepreneurs and Faith-Driven LeadersAnniversary Celebration: Seek Go Create's Three-Year Journey With Tim WindersOctober is an exciting time here at Seek Go Create. It has now been three years since the very first episode of the show was released in October of 2019. Throughout that time, you, our awesome listeners, have learned and gone through this amazing journey with Tim Winders. You’ve learned about business, ministry, leadership, and redefining success in each episode.Today, we are celebrating the third anniversary of Seek Go Create with our host, Tim Winders. Tim looks back and talks about a few memorable episodes that you can listen to again or check out if you ha...2022-10-0329 min
The Pinkleton Pull-Aside PodcastInterview with Mark Whitacre Welcome to the Pinkleton Pull-Aside Podcast. On this podcast, let’s step aside from our busy lives to have fun, fascinating life giving conversation with inspiring authors, pastors, sports personalities and other influencers, leaders and followers. Sit back, grab some coffee, or head down the road and let’s get the good and the gold from today’s guest. Our host is Jeff Pinkleton, Executive Director of the Gathering of the Miami Valley, where their mission is to connect men to men, and men to God. You can reach Jeff at GatheringMiamiValley.org or find him on Facebook at The Ga...2022-07-2834 min
Survive and AdvanceServing Others While Serving Time with Mark WhitacreMark Whitacre was climbing the corporate ladder with ease. He had a mansion and a private jet—life was good. And then he was let in on a shocking company secret and became part of the largest international price-fixing scheme in U.S. history. Participating in the crime ate away at his conscience and eventually his wife convinced him to come forward. Which led to Mark wearing a wire for three years as an FBI informant, all the while knowing if he was caught he would likely be killed. In this episode, Mark shares what it...2022-07-1927 min
The Rabbit Hole ShowEpisode 31 - with Mark WhitacreThis week we are joined by Mark Whitacre and special co-host Yujay Harris.
Mark Whitacre is an Ivy League Ph.D. and is considered the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in U.S. history, and was responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal in the early 1990s. For further info about Mark, go to www.markwhitacre.com.
Mark Whitacre is Executive Director of the t-factor initiative at Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. since December of 2019. Mark had served as COO of Christian Business Men’sConnection (CBMC) from 2013 to 2019. Mark was the COO an...2022-06-301h 01
Christ and CultureMark Whitacre: How 'The Informant' Learned to Do Things God’s Way - EP 73Corporate greed. Whistleblower. Redemption. Mission. Few people’s life stories are as varied as Mark Whitacre’s, which has been told in a documentary and in the 2009 film ‘The Informant’ starring Matt Damon. Today, Mark joins us to tell us how God radically intervened in his life, and how he now uses his work as a platform for ministry.
Plus, in “Together We Go” we highlight another graduate of Southeastern Seminary and offer ways you can pray for her.
- Learn more: https://cfc.sebts.edu/
- Support the work of the Center for Faith and Culture: https://cfc.sebts.edu/about/gi2022-05-1331 min
WhistleblowersThe Embezzling WhistleblowerWhen Mark Whitacre turned informant against his own company in 1992, he helped the FBI expose international, multi-million dollar fraud. Most people would be praised as heroes for such a service, but when the investigation unearthed Mark’s own dark and bizarre secrets, he was sentenced to nine years in jail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices2022-05-1056 minSeek Go Create - The Leadership Journey for Christian Entrepreneurs and Faith-Driven LeadersServe God, Not Mammon: Addiction Recovery From Wanting MoreSociety has conditioned us to want more — riches, houses, cars, followers — we can't get enough. It's not wrong to be ambitious, but addiction to ambition will lead you down a dangerous path. Addiction recovery means understanding that God is more than enough. As a Christian, you may think you're immune to this addiction since you have a relationship with God. But you're more susceptible than you think. Think about the belongings you've accumulated, how much more you want to earn, how you compare yourself to others.In this episode, we talk about how an addiction to mo...2022-05-0253 min
Reconsider Christ1.15 From Private Jets to Prison to PurposeMark Whitacre is 32 years old when he becomes the president of a division within a Fortune 56 company. Then the company gives him $1B to expand his division via acquisitions. Mark is the rising star at ADM. Mark has everything most of us pursue. Houses, cars, prestige, family and even the WSJ and Fortune asking if Mark is the heir apparent as CEO. Life is so good! Two years into his new position, Mark one day unexpectedly receives a $1MM bonus in cash and stock. That day, Mark’s world becomes hell. Listen as Mark becom...2022-04-2259 min
Eyewitness HistoryEyewitness History - Intro EpisodeWelcome to Eyewitness History, where we collect stories of people who encountered history's most important events firsthand.The stories that you will hear on this podcast will take one of two forms: 1) They will be a long-form interview or 2) They will be recording oral history testimonials!Do you have a story from history that you want to share?Go to https://www.speakpipe.com/EyewitnessHistory , and click "Start Recording", you can record up to 10 minutes of audio and then hit "Send" and it will send me a file of your story!My name...2022-04-0404 min
Faith Driven EntrepreneurEpisode 192 - Mark Whitacre: I’m Not the HeroMark Whitacre is the highest-ranking executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in US history. He is responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal in the early 1990’s. His undercover work with the FBI was the inspiration for the major motion picture, “The Informant,” starring Matt Damon. Drawing from his unique history, Mark provides one-of-a-kind insight into corporate ethics, corporate greed, and the warning signs of a flawed corporate leadership. And he would be the first to tell you that his story is one of God’s redemption—not his own.
2022-02-2248 minSeek Go Create - The Leadership Journey for Christian Entrepreneurs and Faith-Driven LeadersHow to Lead a Significant Life Through Faith with Mark WhitacreSometimes, the life of our dreams isn’t the life we need.It’s easy to be caught up in material things and get distracted by shiny objects. We often believe that having a massive house and expensive cars equates to success. Plus, shopping without looking at the price tags and going on expensive trips is a sign of success. But correlating success to financial achievements only brings harm by sowing the seeds of greed. This creates an endless cycle of insatiable desire, wanting more and more yet never feeling satisfied.In this episode, Mark Whit...2022-02-141h 06
NCS Bergen CountyNCS Bergen County Presents - Mark WhitacreMark Whitacre is an Ivy League Ph.D. and is considered the highest-ranked executive of any Fortune 500 company to become a whistleblower in U.S. history, and was responsible for uncovering the ADM price-fixing scandal in the early 1990s. Mark wore a wire for 3 years for the FBI in the early 1990s. Mark’s website has further info about this ADM case: www.markwhitacre.com
Mark Whitacre is Executive Director of the t-factor initiative at Coca-Cola Consolidated, Inc. since December of 2019. Mark had served as COO of Christian Business Men’s Connection (CBMC) from 2013 to 2019. Mark was the COO and Chie...2022-02-0742 min
Junk Filter70: The Informant! (with Mike Mekus)Actor and writer Mike Mekus joins the show from Manhattan for a discussion of Steven Soderbergh and his 2009 “comedy thriller” The Informant!
Based on the best-selling non-fiction book of the same name (sans exclamation point) by Kurt Eichenwald, it’s the story of Mark Whitacre, an Archer Daniels Midland Company executive turned corporate whistleblower on price-fixing collusion in agri-industry, who turns out to have been embezzling from the company the entire time he was co-operating with the FBI.
We talk about what we love about Soderbergh’s career-long capitalist critique in his works, the many risks he...2022-02-011h 24
The Retirement InsidersBest of Retirement Insiders 2021As we wrap up the year we are excited to bring a special Retirement Insiders episode called the Best of Retirement Insiders 2021. In this special episode, you’ll hear from some of our incredible guests such as best-selling author, nationally syndicated columnist for Forbes.com Robert Laura, Derrik Kassebaum, an early retired leader that gives advice on handing the baton to the next generation, and FBI former informant Mark Whitacre. Our main foundation pillars are faith, family, fitness, finance, and fun. In eac...2021-12-1433 min
True North Leader with Bobby Albert#18: Quenching a Thirst for Refreshment While Responding to a Thirst for the Lord with Mark WhitacreWhat do Coca-Cola and the Lord have in common? If you are the largest independent bottler of Coca-Cola products in the country, they have everything in common. In this episode, Mark Whitacre, Executive Director of Coca-Cola Consolidated talks about their faith-based business including the many Bible studies, the chaplains that visit every location, wise decision making, and much more. Hear how a large public company is successfully integrating their faith into their workplace on True North Business. Mark made mention of the initiative he works on: The t-factor. You can go to the t-factor website at: https://t...2021-12-0827 min
Bottom Line FaithReissue – How 'The Informant' Found True Meaning in Life with Mark WhitacreBottom Line Faith is the podcast that bridges the gap between faith and business.
On today's show, Ray sits down with Mark Whitacre, COO of CBMC International.
bottomlinefaith.org2021-10-1155 min
Spirituality AdventuresMark Whitacre & Spirituality in the Workplace - Spirituality AdventuresMark Whitacre is undoubtedly one of the most fascinating podcast interviews I have ever done (along side Tamrat Layne). Mark earned a PhD in Nutritional Biochemistry from Cornell University after which his career soared with Archer Daniels Midland (AMD). At a young age, Mark was a top executive at AMD and living a jet set lifestyle. However, he ended up becoming a whistleblower for the FBI in the largest corporate price-fixing case in US history. Mark was sentenced to nine years in federal prison for embezzling 9.5 million dollars from AMD while assisting the FBI’s investigation. Mark met Chuck Co...2021-09-1551 min
Gut + ScienceSuccess VS. Significance - a Tale of "Do Meaningful Work, Live Meaningful Life" | Mark WhitacreWhat is the difference between leading a life of success and leading a life of significance? In his 30s, Mark Whitacre defined success as a seven-figure salary, a 13,000-foot home with an eight-car garage, and flying on corporate jets all over the world. That was a reality. But because of his involvement in one of the largest white-collar price-fixing cases in US history, he was sent to federal prison. Suddenly the large salary shrunk to $20 a month as he worked to help fellow prison mates earn their GEDs. In this episode, Mark reveals how he f...2021-06-3040 minThe Retirement InsidersUnconventional Retirement: FBI Informant Mark WhitacreMark Whitacre had the coveted seven-figure income and access to the corporate jet right before an unexpected “early” retirement. As a top up-and-coming executive at Archer Daniels Midland (ADM), youth and brilliance were his assets. He was being groomed to take on the role as the president of the firm when in a turn of events he exposed one of the largest international price-fixing conspiracies for the FBI as a whistleblower. He wore a wire for almost three years. The case is well documented in hundreds of articles and was the subject of three books and a Hollywood movie starr...2021-06-0840 min