James Wallace McDonald

Background

McDonald, James Wallace was born on October 11, 1943 in Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Son of James Joseph and Edna Ruth (Wallace) McDonald.

Education

Bachelor, California State University, Sacramento, 1965; Master of Social Work with distinction, California State University, Fresno, 1977; Master in Divinity, Seabury Western Seminary, 1968; Master of Public Administration, California State University, Fresno, 1989.

Career

Vicar, Episcopalian Church, Anderson, California, 1968-1972; priest, Episcopalian Church, Fresno, since 1972; associate rector, Episcopalian Church, Fresno, 1972-1974; social worker, Social Service Department, Fresno, 1974-1978; psychotherapist, Family Service Center, Fresno, 1978-1981; employee assistance program manager, Community Hospitals Center California, Fresno, 1981-1985; training officer, California State University, Fresno, since 1985; private practice psychotherapy, Fresno, since 1978. Faculty member Fresno Pacific College, since 1987, California School Professional Psychology, since 1990.

Achievements

• James Wallace McDonald has been listed as a noteworthy management consultant, trainer by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Board of directors Golden Valley county Girl Scouts United States, 1982-1984, Holy Family Day Care Center, Fresno, 1985-1987. Member education committee Mental Health Association, Fresno, 1982-1986. Member National Association Social Workers (diplomate), American Society Training and Development (president central San Joaquin chapter), Phi Kappa Phi.

Interests

• Avocations: travel, family, model railroading.

Connections

Married Cheryl Susanne Spurgeon, February 2, 1974. Children: Joshua James, Kenvin Matthew, Briana Christine Susanne.

Father:

James Joseph McDonald

Mother:

Edna Ruth (Wallace) McDonald

Spouse:

Cheryl Susanne Spurgeon

child:

Joshua James McDonald

child:

Briana Christine Susanne McDonald

child:

Kenvin Matthew McDonald