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Mike Wilson's Biography

Office:

Contact Information

702 Capitol Avenue,
Annex Room 242
Frankfort, KY 40601

700 Capital Avenue
Capitol Room 330
Frankfort, KY 40601

Full Name:

Mike Wilson

Gender:

Male

Family:

Wife: Deanna; 5 Children: Michael Jr., Dawn, Sam, Grace, Jessie

Birth Date:

12/04/1951

Birth Place:

New Albany, MS

Home City:

Bowling Green, KY

Religion:

Christian

BA, Business Administration Management, California State University

AA, Fullerton College, 1981-1983

Attended, Staff Non-Commissioned Officer Academy, United States Marine Corps, 1979

Majority Whip, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, 2017-present

Senator, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 32, 2010-present

Candidate, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate, District 32, 2022

Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Education, Kentucky State Senate

Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Education, Kentucky State Senate

Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Budget Review Subcommittee on Primary and Secondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Interim Joint Committee on Economic Development and Tourism, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Co-Chair, Joint Committee on Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Joint Committee on Labor and Industry, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Co-Chair, Kentucky Career and Technical Education Task Force, Kentucky State Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Economic Development, Small Business, and Information Technology, Kentucky State Senate

Former Co-Chair, Subcommittee on Education Assessment and Accountability Review, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Co-Chair, Subcommittee on School Finance, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

Former Member, Task Force on Economic Development, Commonwealth of Kentucky Senate

President/Chief Executive Officer, The Wilson Group Limited Liability Company, 2019-present

Vice President of Sales, Jobs in Southern Kentucky, 2017-present

General Manager, Bowling Green Community Broadcasting/Christian Family Radio, 1997-present

Director of Sales, Davert North America, 2014-2016

Executive Director, Bowling Green Community Broadcasting Incorporated, 1994-2014

Promotions Director/Business Partnership Director, Bowling Green Community Broadcasting/Christian Family Radio, 1994-1997

Branch Manager, AIS Incorporated, 1986-1989

Administrator/Assistant Minister, Calvary Chapel of South Bay, 1989

Gunnery Sergeant, United States Marine Corps, 1972-1981

Member, Learn & Earn Advisory Board, Western Kentucky University, 2017-present

Member, Ambassador Club, Bowling Green Area Chamber of Commerce, 2012-present

Member, Hillvue Heights Baptist Church, present

Former Member, Agri-Business Committee

Board Member, Barren River Area District Fellowship of Christian Athletes

President, Bowling Green Area Prayer Breakfast

Member, Bowling Green Chamber of Commerce

Former Police Chaplain, Bowling Green Police Department

Volunteer Leader, Campus Crusade for Christ

Former Member, Government Relations Committee

Secretary, Greenwood High School Quarterback Club

Former President, Greenwood High School Quarterback Club

Founder, Harvest Festival

Strength and Conditioning Coach, Magnolia High School Football Team

Member, Rolling Hills Community Church Board

Associate Staff Member, Student Venture High School Ministry at Anaheim High School

Member, Warren County Extension Office

Awards:

Champion for Children Award, 2018, Kentucky Youth Advocates
The Award of Conservative Excellence, 2017, The American Conservative Union Foundation
The Award of Conservative Excellence, 2016, American Conservative Union Foundation
Friend of Cities Award, 2016, Kentucky League of Cities
Friend of Cities Award, 2015, Kentucky League of Cities
Kids First Advocacy Award, 2014, Kentucky School Board Association
Legislator of the Year Award, 2014, Kentucky Assoc of Career Colleges & Schools
Community Service Award, 2014, Military Officers Assoc of America - Cumberland Trace Chapter

Favorite Movie:

"It's A Wonderful Life"

Favorite Quote:

"If Jesus Christ be God and died for me, then no sacrifice I can make is too great for Him." C. T. Studd

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