Wayne Hall graduated with honors in 1950 from Michigan State University, Police Administration. He served his country in the US Army in the European Theater and as a Military Police Officer. When he returned to Michigan he began his career as a Security Officer at the Rouge Plant, Ford Motor Company, assigned to every plant with assignments in Military Security, Safety, Labor Relations and Fire Protection. Wayne was promoted to Supervisor, Plant Security at Ford Engineering, Manager, Safety and Security at Ford Automotive Assembly Division and as Security Director for Ford Motor Company.

As Security Director for Ford Motor Company, he was responsible for physical security, fire protection, investigations, and executive protection for Ford facilities in 30 countries with 250 million square feet of factory space and 400,000 employees.

He has served as Assistant Adjunct Professor and on the Michigan State University, Criminal Justice Alumni Board of Directors. He was the first person awarded the Certified Protection Professional (CPP) designation by A.S.I.S. and the Provost Marshal General Award. Wayne has served as President of the American Society for Industrial Security and a member of Alpha Phi Sigma.