Mr. Waite has been involved with University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee Youth Outreach Wind Ensembles since being a member as a student many moons ago! He is currently serving as a member of their Board of Directors and a big fan.

Mr. Waite has also had a life-long love of animals and with his forever dog, Chaco has welcomed several foster (and one special dog, Vince who found his forever home with him before passing away in February, 2013) German Shorthaired Pointers into their home while awaiting adoption through the Wisconsin German Shorthaired Pointer Rescue, Inc. of which he was also invited to be on their Board of Directors.