A lifelong resident of the City of Milwaukee, Wayne F. Whittow is a graduate of Washington High School. He holds both Bachelor and Master Degrees in Business Administration from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee.
Prior to his election as Milwaukee City Treasurer, Wayne F. Whittow served three consecutive terms as a State Representative in the Wisconsin State Assembly and three consecutive terms as a State Senator, representing the 11th Senate District. Whittow served as Wisconsin Senate Majority Leader until his election as Milwaukee City Treasurer.
Whittow is a U.S. Army veteran. He and his wife Paula have three sons and six grandchildren.