Wes Weaver is the Director of Donor Communications. Originally from Houston, Wes is a proud graduate of the University of Texas with a BS in Advertising. He has more than 20 years’ experience in marketing, advertising and communications, implementing strategies and improving ROI for a range of companies from local startups to Fortune 100s. Weaver is an energetic, creative, problem solver that thrives on challenges and building relationships. He has a passion for freedom and connecting with people, which is why he joined TPPF.
He comes from the corporate marketing world where his experience includes working at two of the largest ad agencies in the world, Ogilvy & Mather and McCann Erickson, and owning his own firm for six years which was then acquired, W-Squared Marketing. His work has spanned all aspects of digital and print marketing, creative concepting, and lead generation for brands such as American Airlines, Shell, FedEx, the Texas Medical Center, and many more. He’s excited to bring his fresh perspective to the arena of politics and policy. He also enjoys being involved in the community; he’s the former chairman of the board for the Asian Chamber of Commerce in Houston, a lifetime member and former chairman of the marketing committee for the Greater Houston Partnership, member of several organizations such as the American Marketing Association, a student mentor, and current precinct chair.
Weaver is always up for a lively conversation regarding UT sports or Star Wars. In his spare time, you’ll find him watching or playing sports, hitting the gym, playing video or board games, or enjoying any general activity outdoors.