Creed White BIO
I was born in September 1958 in York, Pennsylvania, the only son of Robert and Marilyn White. Born into a humble York, Pennsylvania, family in September 1958, I cherish a mostly joyful childhood. My late parents, Robert and Marilyn White, left a lasting impression on my character through their distinct influences—Dad with his relentless work ethic at our family-owned aluminum plant and Mom with the stability she provided at home. They might not have been perfect, but they did the best they could with what they had.
As the only brother to Beth, Sue, and Nancy, I quickly learned the value of independence, though my childhood’s golden moments were often spent alongside Dad, where I came to appreciate the value of honest labor. Yet adolescence brought challenges; our parents’ divorce was a difficult period, leading me to seek comfort in unhealthy ways. My journey through early adulthood was challenged, marked by substance abuse, which only intensified after my beloved sister Sue’s tragic passing.
A DWI offense became the spark for my transformation, moving towards newfound sobriety through the help of friends and 12-step programs. Though this path led to the end of my first marriage with Debra, it also paved the way to my proudest professional achievements in the aluminum industry and the joy of meeting the woman who became the love of my life, Michael Denyse Moran.
Triumphs in business and marriage, however, did not shield me from future hardships. My father’s spending habits and the volatility of the aluminum industry culminated in the painful task of layoffs. There were also legal troubles over a long-dormant hazardous waste disposal issue dating back to my father’s youth at his plant. When the past caught up and charges were pressed, I stood accountable to protect my 72-year-old father from the repercussions of bygone errors, accepting responsibility at significant personal and financial cost.
The mid-2000s tested my resolve with financial setbacks, yet I rebounded, founding White Metal Recycling in 2009. This enterprise, which would evolve into Aluminum Alloys, LLC., hinged on acquiring the necessary equipment and capital — a challenge I met without the backing of traditional financial institutions.
My search for funding led me down treacherous paths with Canary Business Financing and Par Funding – decisions clouded by desperation and an emerging battle with opiate addiction. The oversight I missed was their predatory and illicit practices, which eventually led to Par Funding’s receivership. During this tumultuous time, the threat of substantial daily payments loomed, leading to intimidation tactics that endangered my family’s safety and amplified my substance-induced paranoia.
I offer the information above to show that although I pleaded guilty to a federal crime and a judge sentenced me to a term of imprisonment, I have a long history of living as a hard-working, contributing citizen.
I regret that I placed myself in the crosshairs of the criminal justice system, and I intend to use my time to make amends for the bad decisions that led me into this predicament.
