If elected, he promises to demand transparency and no longer be a “rubber stamp” for the Administration
Wayne Meddaugh
Wayne Meddaugh, who is running for the District #1 seat on the Yavapai Community College Governing Board against Ray Sigafoos, has received major endorsements from local legislators and County supervisors. Among those endorsing Mr. Meddaugh are: State Senator Karen Fann, and both Representatives Noel Campbell and David Stringer. In addition, he is endorsed by three Yavapai County Supervisors: Tom Thurman, Craig Brown, and Jack Smith.
Mr. Meddaugh was born in Michigan, attended a parochial school, public high school, community college, and graduated from Wayne State University. Following graduation from College, in 1969, he accepted the position as a Special Agent with the U.S. Secret Service. While with the Secret Service, his unit was assigned to protect five sitting Presidents, candidates for the presidency, and other elected officials. Among other assignments, he supervised the security for Ronald Reagan at the 1980 Republican Convention in Detroit, Michigan.
When not assigned to protection, he investigated financial crimes involving the U.S. Treasury. He was also a member of the Organized Crime Task Force and received numerous awards for investigations against organized crime. After retiring from the Secret Service, he took on a number of different security positions including working with the Office of Inspector General supervising financial crime investigations. He later worked with the Air Marshals’ Service as a supervisor to assist in its buildup following 9/11.
After retiring in Prescott in 2004, he volunteered at the college’s performance hall, and became a College legacy donor. He states that he deeply believes in the community college system, especially because it offers so much more than just the opportunity to provide the initial academic background that will allow you to transfer to a four year institution.