"Great person, active in the community on the behalf of children as well as the elderly. "

"Whalen is a professional and a leader whom values community. "

"Excellent person, worker, community contributor, event planner, leader who is also patient, kind and consistent. I would recommend him for any and all positions applied for."

"I can highly recommend Whalan. We worked together on projects through the Hampton Neighborhood Commission. Dr. Kevin Steele"

"The professional I know as Whalen McDew displays the Virtues of Caring, Compassion, Courtesy, Diligence, Enthusiasm, and Unity! He exemplifies fervor and commitment to the less fortunate which we need more community stakeholders as Mr. McDew!"

"Very outgoing personality and has a genuine heart of gold for supporting people. Has my most utmost respect for the connectivity he has with the city and all the community’s supporting organizations."

"Whalan is an impeccable leader in all his collaborations, whether it's community outreach, career inclined, etc. His character displays integrity and his vision is always strategic. It is a pleasure to be in his presence for his mission is always focused on the overall well-being of the goal he is pursuing. He inspires empowerment and his ability to adapt to challenges is complex. When committed to a task his approach is genuine and for the betterment of an outcome. Professionalism is forward- thinking, especially when it comes to achieving future and long-term goals. "McDew going to make it do what it do, because that is what he dew.""