Al Weiss, '76, President, Walt Disney World Resort

A photo of Al Weiss.Al Weiss gives the expression “working your way up to the top” a new meaning.  While still a student at UCF, he went to work in the accounting department at the Walt Disney World Resort…today, he is the president!  He has been with the company for more than 25 years and has held a series of positions, each with increasing responsibility.  He has been president since 1994.  In that capacity, he is in charge of 55,000 employees and is responsible for the entire Walt Disney World Resort operation, including four major theme parks, three water parks, 17 themed resorts, four Disney Vacation Club resorts, five tournament golf courses, Disney’s Wide World of Sports and Downtown Disney.