Brian L. Weiner

CEO, PMG International, Ltd.

Brian Weiner, born on January 7, 1943 in Galveston, Texas, has lived and worked in Texas his entire life; however he operates his businesses not only in Texas but in over 45 other countries. PMG International, headquartered in San Antonio, is the parent company for distribution centers and news and gift shops located in Texas, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, St. Thomas in the US Virgin Islands, Mexico, Curacao, Venezuela, Colombia, and throughout both Europe and Asia.

A graduate of Texas A&M University with a B.S. in Agriculture and Economics, Brian has expanded and diversified his business interests over the years. He manages Investment Properties, Ltd. and WAS-WLB, Ltd. and serves as president for Commercial del Valle - several real estate investment companies. Brian also owns and manages the Shadow Dance Ranch in Tarpley, Texas.

Brian is very active in both professional and civic activities. Aside from supporting arts programs, business development groups, educational endeavors and several other cause-related organizations, he continues to be very involved with his alma-mater in a variety of positions that promote the development of future business leaders. Brian is married to Katina Weiner and together they have two children, Daniel and Ellyce.

 

Achievements and Recognitions

  • Board of Directors, Center for International Business Studies at Texas A&M University
  • Board of Directors, 12th Man Foundation of Texas A&M University
  • Member, Chancellor's Century Council of Texas A&M University
  • Member, Association of Former Students for Texas A&M University
  • Member, International Council of University of the Incarnate Word
  • Past Member, Texas A&M University Business Advisory Council
  • Past Board of Directors, A&M Library Foundation
  • Board of Directors, Boysville
  • Board of Directors, Witte Museum
  • Member, Trinity University Associates
  • Member, Distripress-International Magazine Wholesale Association
  • Member, San Antonio Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
  • Member, International Business Development Committee, SAHCC
  • Member, American Chamber, Republic of Mexico
  • Past Board of Directors, World Affairs Council
  • Past Board of Directors, San Antonio World Trade Association - Chairman, Vice Chairman
  • Past Board of Directors, Council for Periodical Distributors Association
  • Past Member, Independent Magazine Wholesale Association of Southwest
  • Past Member, Mid-America Periodical Distributors Association
  • Past Member, Pacific Coast Independent Magazine Wholesalers Association
  • Past Member, Atlantic Coast Independent Distributors Association
  • Past Member, Mayor's Business Leaders Advisory Committee
  • Past Board of Directors, Mind Science Foundation
  • Past Member, San Antonio Library Foundation
  • Past Member, Texas Department of Commerce
  • Past Member, Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce
  • Past Member, Minority Enterprise of Small Business Investment Companies, MAUC
  • Past Board of Directors, Guadalupe Cultural Arts Center
  • Past Member, Anti-Defamation League Board of Directors
  • Past Board of Directors, National Conference of Christians and Jews
  • Member, Rotary Club of San Antonio
  • Board of Trustees, United Way of San Antonio and Bexar County
  • Published in Who's Who of the South and Southwest
  • 1985 Anacacho Chapter of Professional Secretaries International "Boss of the Year"
  • Recipient of "Distinguished Community Service" Award by Brandeis University
  • Recipient of "Torch of Liberty" Award by the Anti-Defamation League
  • Finalist for "Entrepreneur of the Year" Award for 1988 and 1989
  • Recipient of the "entrepreneur of the Year" Award for 1990 by Ernst & Young, Merril Lynch and Inc. Magazine
  • Recipient of the "International Businessman of the Year" Award for 2002 by St. Mary's University