Dr. Steve Weinberg of Colleyville has been appointed Associate Director of Volunteer Support for the Peace Corps by the Bush administration.  He and his wife, Vicki, will leave for Washington, D.C. on Tuesday, September 11, and he will start his position on Wednesday.  Dr. Weinberg initially interviewed for the position in February and was recently notified of his selection by the White House.  He will be responsible for the health, safety, and welfare of all Peace Corps volunteers, numbering some 7,300 serving in 75 countries.

Dr. Weinberg has served as a medical missionary in three of the countries served by the Peace Corps - Honduras, Haiti and Zaire (now known once again as the

Congo).  He served as a surgeon for nineteen years prior to obtaining his degree and practicing law for twelve years.  Dr. Weinberg also has professional experience in banking, oil and gas, real estate development, and ranching.  He was a Major in the U. S. Air Force from 1967 - 1972.    He and Vicki have resided in Colleyville for many years and have both been active in political and service organizations in the community.  He has been active in the Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club, American Cancer Society and is a former board member of the Tarrant County Hospital District.