Don Spradlin is an accomplished individual with diverse experience in fundraising, philanthropy, and business. He attended U.S. Grant High School before getting his Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and Accounting from the University of Oklahoma. He then went on to study at Pacifica Graduate Institute, earning both his Master of Science and Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology. Later, he completed his Master of Business Administration in Finance at Harvard Business School.

Throughout his career, Spradlin has served in various leadership positions such as Director of External Affairs at Museum of Performance and Design, Philanthropy and Development Director at North Beach Citizens, and Team Leader at HBSA/NC Community Partners. He also co-founded Dot429.com, a digital publication for the LGBTQ community.

Additionally, Spradlin has been involved in non-profit organizations and has served on the Board of Directors for Victory Fund and as President of the Noble Beast Foundation. While working as a Major Gifts Officer at California Historical Society, he has been focusing his efforts on cultivating donor relationships to support the organization's mission.

Spradlin's impressive educational background along with his extensive experience in finance, psychology, and philanthropy has made him a valuable asset to many organizations, and his work has been instrumental in the success of several non-profits in California.