FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Yorba Linda, CA – December 19, 2024 – The Yorba Linda Water District (YLWD) is pleased to announce the appointment of Colonel Wayne R. Scott, a longtime and highly respected member of the Yorba Linda community, as a new Board Director, following the administration of the oath of office. Director Scott will fulfill the remainder of the unexpired term of former Director Phil Hawkins and will serve in this interim capacity until 2026.
Director Scott brings an extensive background and commitment to his new position, having dedicated over 29 years to serving his country and community in the United States Air Force, where he retired at the rank of Colonel. During his distinguished military career, he completed nineteen assignments, including three tours as a commanding officer, overseeing as many as five hundred personnel. After retiring from military service, Director Scott transitioned to the civilian sector, joining Raytheon as a Program Manager. His notable contributions included leading a $260 million aircraft landing system development project for the U.S. Navy. His exceptional performance earned him the esteemed Raytheon Program Leadership Award in 2017.
Since establishing roots in Yorba Linda, Director Scott and his wife have been actively engaged in the community. With a passion for honoring military service, Director Scott co-founded the Honoring Hometown Heroes program in 2010, which supports Gold Star families, those who have lost loved ones in military service. Additionally, Director Scott played a key role in establishing the first ‘Love Yorba Linda’ in 2019, which has expanded to include over one thousand volunteers completing more than fifty community service projects in 2023. He is also an active member of various veteran organizations and has hosted military-related events at the Richard Nixon Presidential Library and the Yorba Linda Veterans Memorial. As President of a local veteran non-profit, he continues to demonstrate his commitment to supporting veteran services.
“I am honored to serve our community as a new Director for the Yorba Linda Water District and will fulfill my duty to serve well and faithfully in this capacity,” stated Director Scott.
YLWD President Tom Lindsey welcomed Director Scott to the Board, expressing enthusiasm about the collaboration ahead. “Seven amazing and qualified candidates applied for the position, making the decision a difficult one. As always, some of our finest residents stepped up to serve when needed. Colonel Scott prevailed after thorough and transparent interviews and spirited Board discussions,” commented President Lindsey. “I am excited to tap into Wayne’s experience and expertise. Colonel Scott is known throughout our community as a servant-leader and will now help YLWD tackle the critical issues that we face today and into the future. Welcome to the Yorba Linda Water District Board of Directors, Wayne!”
The YLWD Board of Directors is tasked with developing policies that guide the District in executing its mission of providing dependable water and sewer services to safeguard public health and the environment with financial integrity and superior customer service. For more information about the YLWD Board of Directors, click here or call 714-701-3000.
