David Cruz Thayne

David Cruz Thayne (March 10, 1971) is an American small businessman, former professional tennis player, and Democratic congressional candidate.

[8] While a junior in high school, Thayne met and began dating a sophomore in his math class named Katie Smith.

[9] Following his tennis career, Thayne involved himself in Utah politics, becoming campaign manager and later chief of staff for then State Senate Minority Leader Scott Howell.

[16] Following his management of Wall's campaign, Thayne moved permanently to southern California in 1998, where he began a tennis instruction business.

[27][28] Two weeks before officially declaring his candidacy, Thayne added political consultant Garry South, named the "Carville of California" by The New York Times , to his campaign team as chief strategist.