Wayne Neiderhauser

Retired Chief Administrative Officer, Utah Office of Homeless Services

Wayne Niederhauser is a seasoned public servant and business leader with a distinguished career in Utah state government. He served in the Utah State Senate for twelve and a half years, including six years as Senate President, where he was recognized for a measured, collaborative approach to leadership. During his tenure, he played a pivotal role in guiding Utah out of the Great Recession and spearheaded the landmark 2007 tax reform. His legislative legacy is defined by a commitment to government transparency and modernizing policy to meet the demands of Utah’s rapid growth.

Most recently, Wayne served as the Utah Homelessness Coordinator under Governor Spencer Cox. As Executive Director of the Office of Homeless Services, he led a transformative period for the state’s response system, securing unprecedented funding for deeply affordable housing and public safety while championing innovative solutions like microshelters. His work was deeply informed by his direct engagement with those experiencing homelessness—a practice he and his wife, Melissa, continue weekly.

A Certified Public Accountant and Real Estate Broker, Wayne is a graduate of Utah State University, where he earned a Master of Accounting. Today, he is a partner and broker at CW Management Corporation and continues to serve on several nonprofit boards. Wayne and Melissa have been married for 43 years; they have five children and two grandchildren.

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