WAYNE R MAYNARD

Angel Flight South Central Beginnings
Wayne began flying Angel Flight missions in 2010. His first mission was a fundraising solo flight to the geographic North Pole and back, raising thousands of dollars for Angel Flight South Central. He flew this mission in honor of his brother-in-law, Dr. Jack Bolton who had been diagnosed with esophageal and stomach cancer. Following the fundraiser, Wayne transported Dr. Bolton from Lubbock, TX to the MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, TX on several Angel Flight South Central missions. Wayne has also served as the North Texas Wing Leader. In 2020, Wayne was named Volunteer of the Year during D CEO's Nonprofit and Corporate Citizen Awards event.

Aviation Adventures
Wayne’s interest in aviation began in September 1967, when he decided to follow in the footsteps of his grandfather. Wayne's grandfather was a former Captain of the U.S. Army Air Service who served during WWI. Wayne’s first flight was also his first flying lesson in a Cessna 150 based at Saint Petersburg – Clearwater airport. Wayne earned his Private Pilot license there in December 1967. Later, he earned his Instrument and Multi-Engine ratings as well as his Commercial Pilot license.

Personal Stories
Wayne currently serves as a Senior Vice President - Investments of Merrill Lynch. He began his career there in November 1994. Prior to Merrill Lynch Wayne served as a CFO for two public companies and as an auditor with Deloitte. Wayne earned a Bachelor’s of Arts degree from Florida State University and a Masters of Sciences degree from the University of North Texas in 1972 and 1974 respectively.

Born in Fall River Massachusetts, he relocated to Florida in 1957 and then to Texas in 1972. He resides in Dallas, TX with his wife Nan and is the proud father of three children and two grandchildren. In addition to his interest in aviation, Wayne has exhibited his photography under the name W. Riley Maynard in Dallas, TX and Milan, Italy.