J. Wayne Weaver

J. Wayne Weaver

J. Wayne Weaver (#2930)

  • $ 1 B
  • Shoes
  • United States
  • M
  • 90 Years

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.
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Career Highlights

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  • #2858   Billionaires (2026)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

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Current Net Worth: $1.3B (May 4, 2026)