I love his name!

Sorry your having such a hard time with him adjusting to the crate. Some dogs take longer than others, some never adjust but most do.
Is his seperation anxiety really bad? I know in some SA cases they reccomend not to crate.

Do you let him out when he whines? If so that is reinforcing his behavior. He wines he gets let out. I know it's hard but only let him out if he is quiet.

Do you give him a stuffed kong, treat balll etc... when you put him in there? That may help. It will keep him busy for a while.

Is he ever in his crate when you are home? Maybe he needs to learn more that his crate is a good thing. That it doesn't always mean that mommy is leaving.