J. Wayne Weaver

J. Wayne Weaver (#3027)

Global Rank #3027

Country Rank #922

Country United States

J. Wayne Weaver is listed among the world billionaires tracked by Iconic Billionaires.

$ 1 B
Shoes
United States
M
90 Years

Snapshot

Quick Facts

Global Rank #3,027

Country Rank #922

Net Worth $1.2B

Previous Worth $1.2B

Worth Change +$0.0B

Country United States

Industry Shoes

Age 90 Years

Gender M

Worth As Of May 4, 2026

Residence Jacksonville, Florida

Citizenship United States

World Billionaires List United States Billionaires Shoes

Profile Data

Personal Stats

Age 90

Source Of Wealth Shoes, Self Made

Residence Jacksonville, Florida

Citizenship United States

Marital Status Married

Children 2

Education Bachelor of Science, University of Florida

Net Worth Change +$0.0B +0.0% from previous worth

Previous Net Worth $1.2B

Current Net Worth $1.2B

Worth as of May 4, 2026

About Me

Wayne Weaver is the chairman of shoe retailer Shoe Carnival. Weaver and his wife Delores are the largest individual shareholders of Shoe Carnival, with a nearly one-third stake combined. He was the first owner of the NFL's Jacksonville Jaguars and owned a majority of the team for 18 years. He sold his stake in the Jaguars to billionaire Shahid Khan in 2011 in a deal that valued the franchise at $770 million. Weaver started his career as a shoe salesman and eventually became CEO of retailer Nine West in 1978.

Achievements

Forbes List Highlights

A snapshot of the list placements and rankings connected to J. Wayne Weaver.

#2858

Billionaires (2026)

Insights

Did You Know?

Weaver grew up in public housing and did odd jobs like digging ditches and delivering mail. He never attended college.

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $1.2B (May 4, 2026)