Background
Weaver, Edward T. was born on December 13, 1931 in Beggs, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Thurmon Wesley and Thelma Cleo (Wright) Weaver.
Weaver, Edward T. was born on December 13, 1931 in Beggs, Oklahoma, United States. Son of Thurmon Wesley and Thelma Cleo (Wright) Weaver.
Student, Southwest Missouri State University, 1959. Bachelor, Center Bible College, Springfield, Missouri, 1959. Master Social Work, Washington University, 1961.
Master of Public Administration, University Southern California, 1981. Doctor Public Administration, University Southern California, 1985.
Administrator, Lake Bluff (Illinois) Children's Home, 1961-1964;
regional director, Illinois Department Children and Family Services, Champaign, 1964-1966;
regional director, Illinois Department Children and Family Services, Chicago, 1966-1968;
director, Illinois Department Children and Family Services, Springfield, 1968-1972;
director, Ill Department Public Aid, Springfield, 1971-1973;
senior associate, Booz, Allen & Hamilton, Washington, 1973-1974;
executive director, American Public Welfare Association, Washington, 1974-1985;
vice president, Paramount Communications, Inc. (formerly Gulf & Western Inc.), New York City, 1985-1989;
president, Paramount Communications Foundation, New York City, 1985-1991;
professor Henry W. Bloch School Business and Public Administration, U. Missouri-Kansas City, since 1989. Lecturer University of Illinois, Champaign, 1966.
Visiting professor Washington University, St. Louis,1978-1985, 90-92. Board directors Independent Sector, Washington, 1987-1992. Trustee Lois and SamuelSilberman Fund, New York City, 1988-1991, American Humane Association, 1990-1994, Camp Fire Inc., since 1992, Mid-American Care Foundation, since 1991, Midwest Care Centers, Inc., since 1995.
Member International Council on Social Welfare (assistant treasurer general, treasurer general, vice president).
Married Judith A. DeVliegher. Children: Mark E., Kirk B.