Gen. Ray Whitley is a Vietnam war veteran who served in the United States Army as a captain. Upon returning to the United States, he was given the opportunity to prosecute federal crimes with the United States Attorney’s Office in Nashville, Tenn. In 1978, Gen. Whitley moved to Sumner County to pursue an open Assistant District Attorney position with the 18th Judicial District. Two years later, he was appointed by Gov. Lamar Alexander to serve as District Attorney General. He has held this position for over 40 years.