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Kurt Weaver to Lead United Way of the Greater Triangle Board

April 12, 2010

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RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK (April 12, 2010) –Kurt D. Weaver, a product liability litigation attorney in Womble Carlyle’s Raleigh office, has been elected Chair of the United Way of the Greater Triangle’s Board of Directors. Involved with United Way of the Greater Triangle (UWGT) since 2001, Weaver most recently served as 1st Vice-Chair on the board.
 
A trial lawyer with nearly 20 years experience, Weaver previously served as the Governance Committee Chair  for United Way of the Greater Triangle. During his board tenure he has led Johnston County United Way’s merger with UWGT, the organization’s name change and the creation and adoption of new constitutional by-laws. Weaver is also a member of Leadership Raleigh XVII. 
 
 “Kurt’s progressive and strong leadership style will guide United Way of the Greater Triangle’s board of directors forward in accomplishing our vision of all who need help, find it,” said Craig Chancellor, CEO and president of United Way of the Greater Triangle.
 
Weaver’s earliest experience with United Way was as a ‘loaned executive’ for the United Way of Greater Cleveland upon his graduation from the University of Notre Dame’s law school. A United Way supporter from that time on, Weaver has been involved with United Way as a donor, advocator and volunteer both in his professional career and private life. Most recently, Weaver and his daughter helped paint the Wake County Boys Club gym during Martin Luther King’s Day of Service. Weaver says his passion is “helping others succeed” and finds partnering with United Way one of the best ways to share his passion.
 
Attuned to the pulse of the Triangle, Weaver notes, “In this challenging economic climate, United Way’sservices are needed even more than ever. Our volunteers are out there every day to answer that challenge, and I am happy to be a part of that effort. Our vision is for United Way of the Greater Triangle to be a truly regional team that serves our entire diverse region.”
 
A native of Chicago, Weaver received his undergraduate degree from Hillsdale College in Michigan and his law degree from the University of Notre Dame. He and his wife, Tamara, live with their two daughters in Raleigh, N.C.