Wayne
Weinberg
enjoyed a long and
distinguished career as a broadcast journalist. Wayne was the morning news anchor on
WDBO-AM 580's "Central Florida Morning News with Jim Turner" for 11
years. Weinberg became
one of the area’s most popular media figures. Among numerous honors for his
news reporting and management, he and his team received the distinguished Edward
R. Murrow Award for the best news operation in
North America
. He is also a freelance voice talent who has been heard in dozens of markets
across the nation. He was the official voice for Walt Disney World’s
re-dedication of the Magic
Kingdom.
Wayne
also hosted "Ask Disney", a one-hour show airing live each Saturday morning from Disney-MGM Studios. Wayne's
co-host was Walt Disney World ambassador Kim Hursh.
Currently Wayne is the Director of
Development for the College
of
Engineering
and Computer Science at the University of Central Florida. Prior to joining
UCF, Wayne was the President of the largest Chamber in
Seminole County, the Greater Seminole County Chamber of Commerce.
In the mid 90’s, Weinberg
was one of Orlando’s most visible government
officials, serving as special assistant to the Honorable Glenda Hood, Mayor of
Orlando. In addition to being the city spokesperson, Weinberg
advised the Mayor
on issue management. In addition, he has served
many local organizations including; The Central Florida Zoo; Heart of Florida United
Way; Florida Citrus Sports; Leadership Seminole; Seminole County School Readiness
Coalition;
Seminole County Youth Commission; Seminole Cultural Arts Board; Florida Hospital
Altamonte Foundation; UCF College of Arts & Sciences Dean’s Advisory
Council; UCF Nicholson School of Communication Advisory Committee; Boy Scouts of
America; Olympic Soccer; American Cancer Society; March of
Dimes; Central
Florida Commission; Rap Against Drugs; and the Foundation for Seminole County
Public Schools.
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