W. Lawrence Walker
Chairman at University of the Incarnate Word
Profile
Mr. Walker has been Chairman of San Antonio Express-News since 2006.
He is a Trustee of Baptist Memorial Hospital and the CTRC Board of Trustees.
He is Chairman of the Free Trade Alliance San Antonio, the Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce, the University of the Incarnate Word and China Incarnate Word, the McNay Art Museum, the San Antonio Golf Association, the San Antonio Medical Foundation, and the San Antonio Symphony.
He was Executive Vice President and Business Manager of the San Francisco Newspaper Agency for Hearst Corp.
San Francisco Newspaper Agency.
Prior to joining Hearst, Mr. Walker was General Manager of Knight Ridder, Inc. and Controller of Grace & Co. He was Controller of the Dewey and Almay Chemical Division for W.R.
Grace & Co. from 1966 to 1971.
Previously, Mr. Walker was Chairman of the United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County, Vice Chairman of the San Antonio Sports Foundation as well as Co-Chairman of the University of Texas, San Antonio Development Board and San Antonio Health Science Center Development Board.
Mr. Walker received a BBA degree in Accounting from the University of Georgia.
W. Lawrence Walker active positions
| Companies | Position | Start |
|---|---|---|
| University of the Incarnate Word | Chairman | - |
Former positions of W. Lawrence Walker
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
| The University of Texas at Austin | Chairman | - |
Argent Trust Co. (Texas)
 Argent Trust Co. (Texas) Regional BanksFinance Founded in 1997, Argent Trust Co. is a limited purpose bank headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The bank is a subsidiary of Argent Financial Group, Inc. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County
 United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County operates as a non-profit organization which helps children, families and individuals. It offers basic needs and helps change lives through strong, well-managed programs. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX. | Chairman | - |
| San Antonio Sports Foundation | Director/Board Member | - |
| Grace & Co. | Comptroller/Controller/Auditor | - |
Training of W. Lawrence Walker
| University of Georgia | Undergraduate Degree |
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| Private companies | 10 |
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Knight-Ridder, Inc.
 Knight-Ridder, Inc. Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services Knight Ridder, Inc. publishes newspapers and operates advertising sites. It also provides online news and information. The company was founded in 1974 and is headquartered in San Jose, CA | Consumer Services |
W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn.
 W. R. Grace & Co.-Conn. Chemicals: Major DiversifiedProcess Industries W.R. Grace & Co. engages in the production and sale of chemicals and materials. It operates through the Grace Catalysts Technologies and Grace Materials Technologies segments. The Grace Catalysts Technologies segment includes catalysts and related products and technologies used in refining, petrochemical and other chemical manufacturing applications. The Grace Materials Technologies segment consists of specialty materials, including silica-based and silica-alumina-based materials, used in coatings, consumer, industrial, and pharmaceutical applications. The firm specializes in chemical processing, coatings and inks, food and beverage, general industrial, nutraceutical, personal care, pharma, and plastics industries. The company was founded by William Russell Grace in 1854 and is headquartered in Columbia, MD. | Process Industries |
The Hearst Corp.
 The Hearst Corp. Cable/Satellite TVConsumer Services The Hearst Corp. operates as a media, information, and services company. It engages in broadcasting; and provides magazines and newspapers. The company was founded by William Randolph Hearst and is headquartered in New York, NY. | Consumer Services |
| Grace & Co. | Commercial Services |
Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis
 Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis Hospital/Nursing ManagementHealth Services Baptist Memorial Hospital-Memphis owns and operates hospitals. It provides services such as cancer treatment, orthopedics, surgery and neurology. The company was founded in 1979 and is headquartered in Memphis, TN. | Health Services |
Hearst Newspapers, LLC
 Hearst Newspapers, LLC Publishing: NewspapersConsumer Services San Antonio Express-News publishes and distributes news papers. The firm provides local and national news, sports, weather, and community information. It maintains bureaus in Austin, Laredo, Washington, and Mexico. The company was founded in 1865 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX. | Consumer Services |
| Greater San Antonio Chamber of Commerce | |
United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County
United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County Miscellaneous Commercial ServicesCommercial Services United Way of San Antonio & Bexar County operates as a non-profit organization which helps children, families and individuals. It offers basic needs and helps change lives through strong, well-managed programs. The company was founded in 1940 and is headquartered in San Antonio, TX. | Commercial Services |
| San Antonio Sports Foundation | |
Argent Trust Co. (Texas)
Argent Trust Co. (Texas) Regional BanksFinance Founded in 1997, Argent Trust Co. is a limited purpose bank headquartered in San Antonio, Texas. The bank is a subsidiary of Argent Financial Group, Inc. | Finance |
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