SHPO
The State Historic Preservation Officer (SHPO) assists the Commission in accomplishing its goals and duties by developing and administrating a program of public information, education, training, and technical assistance. The SHPO serves as Executive Secretary of the Commission and is responsible for developing an administrative framework for the Commission and implementing the Commission's preservation programs and priorities. The SHPO is responsible for the operation and management of the Office of Historic Preservation, as well as long range preservation planning. The Governor appoints the SHPO, in consultation with the Commission and the Director of the Department of Parks and Recreation.
Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA - State Historic Preservation Officer
On Wednesday, 7 April 2004, Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger announced the appointment of Milford Wayne Donaldson as the new State Historic Preservation Officer. Mr. Donaldson was sworn in during ceremonies held at the State Capitol on April 9. The SHPO serves as chief administrative officer of the Office of Historic Preservation in Sacramento and as Executive Secretary of the State Historical Resources Commission.
Prior to being appointed as SHPO, Mr. Donaldson had served as president of award winning Architect Milford Wayne Donaldson, FAIA, since 1978, specializing in historic preservation services. He is licensed to practice architecture in California, Nevada and Arizona and holds a certified license from the National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Mr. Donaldson is affiliated with several historical and preservation organizations and is a past president of the California Preservation Foundation (CPF) and past chairs of the State Historical Building Safety Board, the State Historical Resources Commission, and the Historic State Capitol Commission.
Previously an instructor at California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, he continues to lecture at California community colleges and universities. Mr. Donaldson holds a Bachelor of Architecture and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo. He engaged in post graduate studies at Uppsala University, Sweden, and received a Master of Science degree in Architecture from University of Strathclyde, Glasgow, Scotland, and a Master of Arts degree in Public History and Teaching from University of San Diego.