Justin Lieberman,
Chairman
Celeste Coelho-Hudson, Vice-Chairman 
Melanie Taylor 
Rich Easton 
James Valente 
Ann Valente – Secretary 
Juliann Hemphill,
Coordinator
Dominic May,
Ranger Liaison
Justin Lieberman
Chairman
Having been born and raised on the Central Coast, Justin profoundly values the role Waller Park plays in the Santa Maria Valley Community. Having attended schools in Orcutt, his earliest memories of the park are those of a young, enthusiastic 4th grader. Justin served his community as a former EMT and Firefight. He continues his service as a Director of Friends of Waller Park, Waller Park Disc Golf Tournament Director, and local small business owner.
Celeste Coelho-Hudson
Vice-Chairman
Celeste was born and raised in a small farming community in the San Joaquin Valley of California. She learned at an early age from her grandparents and father, a farmer, the joy of working outdoors and growing plants. After graduating from California State University, Chico, she moved to Santa Maria to work as an intern for the City of Santa Maria. She enjoyed a long career of 42 years with the City of Santa Maria and retired in 2016 as the Community Programs Manager. While working for the City, she met and married Bailey O. Hudson, who was the long-time Superintendent of Parks and Street Trees/Urban Forester for the City. Bailey was one of the original board members for the Friends of Waller Park. He believed that Waller Park was probably the largest urban forest in Santa Barbara County and should be preserved and cherished as such. After Bailey passed away in 2018, Celeste wished to carry on his good work on the board.
Juliann Hemphill
Treasurer/Coordinator
Having lived in Santa Maria for over 20 years near Waller Park, Juliann and her family have enjoyed the park for a long time. She looks forward to helping the Friends of Waller Park fulfill the mission to preserve and enhance the precious heritage of Waller Park.
George Johnston
Director, Past Chairman
Rich Easton
About Rich
Melanie Taylor
Director
James Valente
Director
About Melanie
James has been part of Friends of Waller Park since 2022. He was born and raised in Orcutt, he works in the financial industry and enjoys working with people to achieve their goals. James has early memories of field trips to Waller Park, he enjoys walks around the park and the occasional round of frisbee golf with friends. As a second-generation Friends of Waller Park Board Member, James appreciates the history of Waller Park and looks forward to continuing to do his part to preserve it.
Ann Valente, Secretary
About Ann
Dominic May
Park Ranger
Liaison to Friends of Waller Park
After working many years overseeing Nojoqui Falls Park and Jalama Beach Park, Dominic has moved north and works with Waller Park and other area parks as Ranger. He loves working with people and will do a great job as park liaison to Friends of Waller Park.