ABOUT WAYNE

How long have you been with the Sacramento SPCA Board?
Since May 2025

Where do you live?
Sacramento 

Tell us a little about your day, what do you do, what have you done?
I am semi-retired …. I am currently consulting with public agencies regarding legal issues. In my spare time, I walk dogs at the Bradshaw Animal Shelter, take piano lessons, write about baseball history, enjoy the outdoors (walk/run/hike), travel, music, and movies. 

During my legal career, I had a assortment of jobs including be the Executive Director of the Fair Political Practices Commission, the Executive Officer of the Governor’s Office of Criminal Justice Planning, the Acting Commissioner of the Department of Corporations, Chief Counsel at the California State Auditor’s Office, and the General Counsel for the Long Beach Unified School District. 

Are you currently participating in any other organizations or associations?
I am a Vice Chair for the Baseball Cards Committee of the Society for American Baseball Research (“SABR”)

Any past affiliations you would like to share?
I was a Board member of the Friends of Long Beach Animals from 2022-2024; I was a Board member of the I-Can Foundation from 2016-2018. 

What unique talents and skills do you bring to the Sacramento SPCA Board?
I have over 30 years of professional experience working with Boards and Committees. As an executive of public agencies for over 20 years, I have knowledge of best practices for organizations, experience with auditing, personnel, and budgets. 

Finally, what excites you about being part of the Sacramento SPCA Board of Directors?
I have been an advocate for animals since I prosecuted an animal cruelty case 30 years ago when I was a deputy district attorney in Sacramento County.  I get a high level of satisfaction helping pets in need and people in need who have pets. I hope my contributions to the Board can improve the SPCA in all facets.