The following is a partial list of notable Weber State University people. It includes alumni, professors, and others associated with Weber State University.
Principals and presidents Order Name Term Principals of Weber Stake Academy 1 Louis F. Moench (1888–1892) 2 Emil B. Isgreen (1892–1893) 3 George F. Phillips (1893–1894) Louis F. Moench (1894–1902) — 2nd term Principals of Weber Academy 4 David O. McKay (1902–1908) 5 Wilford M. McKendrick (1908–1910) 6 William W. Henderson (1910–1914) 7 James L. Barker (1914–1917) 8 Owen F. Beal (1917–1918) Presidents of Weber Normal College 1 Owen F. Beal (1918-1919) 2 H. Aldous Dixon (1919–1920) 3 Joel E. Ricks (1920–1922) Presidents of Weber College 4 Aaron W. Tracy (1922–1935) 5 Leland W. Creer (1935–1937) H. Aldous Dixon (1937–1953) — 2nd term 6 William P. Miller (1953–1962) Presidents of Weber State College William P. Miller (1962–1972) 7 Joseph L. Bishop (1972–1978) 8 Rodney H. Brady (1978–1985) 9 Fernelius, Elizabeth Anne (2006-2012 Department of Dental Hygiene Sciences) Presidents of Weber State University 10 Paul H. Thompson (1990–2002) 11 F. Ann Millner (2002–2012) 12 Charles A. Wight (2013-2018) acting Norm Tarbox (2018–2019) 13 Brad L. Mortensen (2019–2025) | 14 | Chris Mallett | (2026-)
Alumni Business Nolan D. Archibald - Former CEO of Black & Decker Bryan Brandenburg - Co-founder of Salt Lake Comic Con, Executive Producer Engineering Animation, Inc., co-founder of Sculptured Software Kevin Carmony - CEO of Linspire, Inc. - Outstanding Graduate (School of Business, 1983) Dee Hock - Creator of Visa Credit Card Nolan Karras - Non-executive member of the board of directors of Scottish Power J. Willard Marriott - Founder of Marriott International Barry Mower - Founder of Lifetime Products Chad Olson - CFO of Linspire, Inc. Robert Dotson - Former CEO of T-Mobile USA Alan W. Stock - Former CEO of Cinemark Theatres Jerry Moyes - Founder of Swift Transportation now part of Knight-Swift (NYSE:KNX) and former owner of the Phoenix Coyotes of the National Hockey League
Education Marilyn Arnold - emeritus professor of English at Brigham Young University Fawn M. Brodie - Historian and author Eric G. Swedin - author and professor at Weber State University
Entertainment Bill Allred - Radio Personality and host of Radio from Hell Paul W. Draper - mentalist and Anthropologist
Government Mark Evans Austad - Former Ambassador to Finland and Ambassador to Norway Lynn Jenkins - former Kansas state legislator and Kansas State Treasurer, and current U.S. Congresswoman from Kansas's 2nd congressional district. David M. Kennedy - Former United States Secretary of the Treasury Jill Parrish - Associate Justice of the Utah Supreme Court Richard Richards - Former Chair of the Republican National Committee under President Ronald Reagan. Richard H. Stallings - Former member United States House of Representatives Olene S. Walker - Utah State Governor/ First female to hold position. Greg Bell - Lieutenant Governor of Utah
Military George E. Wahlen - Medal of Honor Recipient George E. Wahlen Brian Miles Thacker - Medal of Honor Recipient
Religion Heber C. Jentzsch - President of the Church of Scientology International Boyd K. Packer - President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
Sports Robb Akey - college football head coach - Idaho Vandals Lance Allred - Professional basketball player and former NBA player, Cleveland Cavaliers Harold Arceneaux - Professional basketball player Larry Bergh - former ABA basketball playerPlayers Who Attended Weber State University - Basketball-Reference.com Mark Brewer - former NBA player for the Syracuse Nationals Jeff Carlson- Former NFL player Charles Clinger - second highest High Jump in the world from 2001 to 2003 Bob Davis - Former NBA basketball player J.D. Folsom - Former NFL linebacker, for the Miami Dolphins Eddie Gill - Former NBA point guard for the NBA Indiana Pacers Halvor Hagen - NFL Offensive lineman, for the Buffalo Bills David Hale - Former NFL Offensive lineman, for the Baltimore Ravens Rob Hitchcock - Former CFL player, Hamilton Tiger-Cats, Edmonton Eskimos Ben Howland - college basketball head coach - UCLA Bruins Dick Hunsaker - college basketball head coach - Utah Valley University Taron Johnson — NFL Defensive back for the Buffalo Bills Damian Lillard - NBA guard for the Portland Trail Blazers and unanimous 2012-13 NBA Rookie of the Year. Al Lolotai - NFL Offensive lineman, for the Washington Redskins Marcus Mailei - Former NFL Fullback, for the New Orleans Saints Jamie Martin - Former NFL quarterback, 1991 Walter Payton Award Ken McEachern- Former CFL Defensive back for the Saskatchewan Roughriders and the Toronto Argonauts; All-Star in 1980–81, won the 1983 Grey Cup with the Argonauts, awarded the Tom Pate Memorial Award Court McGee - wrestler; professional mixed martial artist, Won The Ultimate Fighter 11, UFC Welterweight Pat McQuistan - NFL Offensive lineman, for the Dallas Cowboys Paul McQuistan - NFL Offensive lineman, for the Seattle Seahawks Ruben Nembhard - Former NBA basketball player Paul Pilkington - Former world class marathon runner. Major marathon wins include '90 Houston and '96 Los Angeles Darryl Pollard - Former NFL player Cornerback, for the San Francisco 49ers Alfred Pupunu - Former NFL football player. Scored touchdown in Super Bowl XXIX for the San Diego Chargers Roger Ruzek - NFL placekicker, for the Dallas Cowboys Cam Quayle - 1998 NFL draft Mr. Irrelevant. Bill Schuffenhauer - 3x Olympian, competed in 2002/2006/2010 Olympics and took silver in the 2002 Winter Olympics in Park City, UT in bobsleigh for Team USA. Bo Smith - CFL Cornerback, for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats John L. Smith - college football head coach at Arkansas, Michigan State, Louisville, Utah State, & Idaho Bob Sneddon - NFL cornerback, for the Washington Redskins Willie Sojourner - Former NBA/ABA basketball player Dan Sparks - Former NBA/ABA basketball player Chris Sulages, college football coach Justus Thigpen - Former NBA/ABA basketball player John Thompson - Former NFL Tight end, for the Green Bay Packers Tim Toone - 2010 Mr. Irrelevant* NFL Wide receiver, member of the Atlanta Falcons Dimitri Tsoumpas - CFL Offensive lineman, for the Calgary Stampeders Lee White - Former NFL player Greg Whisman - Former PGA Tour player, 1991–1993. Rashid Shaheed - [NFL] Wide Receiver, New Orleans Saints
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