Growing up in Jersey City, NJ, Craig Wilson learned his core values by watching and learning from his parents and family. His father was active in the community and his mother was a dietary supervisor at a hospital. His parents got him involved in sports (baseball and bowling) and other activities. Sports taught him the importance of teamwork and leadership. He also watched his father host bus rides to local sporting events, participate in voter registration, and serve in his local church.
Craig attended Marist High School in Bayonne, NJ. He later moved to Delaware to attend Wesley College, where he joined Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. He earned a degree in Business Administration: Management in 2003. He began his career at Verizon in 2007 in the retail channel and went back to graduate school during his employment. Craig attended Wilmington University and completed two graduate degrees: a Master’s in Organizational Leadership in 2010 and an MBA in Organizational Leadership in 2021. His professional background includes customer service, inventory management, sales, retail management, and business account management. He currently serves as a Client Executive for Verizon Residential Services.
Craig’s family plays an important role in shaping who he is today. His brother Troy belongs to Kappa Alpha Psi, while his brother Mark belongs to Alpha Phi Alpha and served 20 years in the U.S. Army. There have been many positive role models in his life, and he credits his leadership style to his upbringing as an inner-city youth, his family influences, and his life experiences.
In his spare time, Craig enjoys spending time with his family, serving his community, and being active in his Lodge. He is a father, a husband, and the youngest of four siblings. His family inspires and motivates him daily. He is also active with his sister’s nonprofit, 302 Movement Inc., where he participates in local food and clothing drives. As a leader, he strives to lead by example and believes that “iron sharpens iron.” We all learn and grow from each other. He is committed to being a lifelong learner.
