
We’re proud to feature Dale R. Shaver, Director of the Waukesha County Department of Parks and Land Use, as part of our WCPE Examiner Spotlight series.
In his role with Waukesha County, Dale leads a diverse and impactful department that covers economic and community development, environmental health, and more. As a cabinet-level advisor to the County Executive, Dale is deeply invested in creating systems that drive high performance and measurable outcomes.
Dale brings a wealth of experience in:
- Organizational performance optimization
- Strategic planning and execution
- Performance measurement
- Mentoring and team development
- Cross-sector collaboration
He serves as a WCPE Examiner because he believes in the power of the Baldrige Framework to help organizations embed a culture of data-driven decision-making, continuous improvement, and employee engagement.
“The Baldrige Framework provides a rewarding pathway for organizations to hardwire a culture around data-driven decisions, providing ever-improving value to customers and high employee engagement and fulfillment. I am thrilled to collaborate with other like-minded leaders.”
We’re honored to have Dale’s insight and leadership on the WCPE Examiner team. His dedication to excellence in the public sector is a true model for others to follow.

