Full Name:
Don E. Wilson
Gender:
Male
Family:
Wife: Rose; 2 Children: Franchessa, Marcus
Birth Date:
10/14/1957
Birth Place:
Chicago, IL
Home City:
Marietta, GA
Religion:
Christian
AA, Prairie State College
BS, Eastern Illinois University
JD, Law, University of Wisconsin Madison
Chair, 11th Congressional District, Democratic Party of Georgia, 2004-present
Candidate, United States House of Representatives, Georgia, District 11, 2016
No caucus information on file.
Vice President of Operations, Oriris Global Corporation, present
No organizational membership information on file.
Awards:
Candidate Recruiter of the year; Effective Leadership in my District.
Current Car:
Hummer H2
Date of Wedding Anniversary:
February 14
Father's Name:
Don E. Wilson Sr.
Father's Occupation:
Marketing Director
Favorite Actor/Actress:
Morgan Freeman
Favorite Athlete:
Michael Jordan
Favorite Author:
Hemmingway
Favorite Book:
Tale of Two Cities
Favorite Color:
Yellow
Favorite Food:
Linguine in White Clam sauce
Favorite Movie:
Wall Street
Favorite Musician:
Dave Brubeck
Favorite President and Why:
T. Roosevelt, He created social safety net for Americans, after the great depression.
Favorite Quote:
I may not always be right, but I'll always be fair!
Favorite Sport:
Tennis
Favorite TV Shows:
Modern Family
Favorite Type of Music:
Contemporay Jazz
Favorite Vacation Spot:
Jekyll Island
Favorite Websites:
AutoTrader, Yahoo, WSJ.
First Car:
PONTIAC, Bonneville
First Job:
Selling Newspaper subscriptions
Hobbies or Special Talents:
Auto racing
Mother's Name:
Gloria
Mother's Occupation:
Retired
Name one thing you would most like to do before you die:
Hold federal office
Names of Grandchildren:
Trevor & Querah
Number of Grandchildren:
2 Grandchildren
Personal Hero and Why:
My father was my personal hero, and greatest teacher in life. He always told me, he wouldn't leave me with great wealth, but with the skills to earn them if I applied myself.
Priority Issues:
Protect the American safety net system, Have living Wage for all Americans, Protect the Social Security. Protect Veterans Health care.
Publications:
Wall Street Journal, Time, Newsweek, Atlanta Journal.
Reason for Seeking Public Office:
I have served in two Presidential Admin, Reagan & Clinton; and its my belief my years of public service and private sector leadership will best now serve U.S. Congress. I am committed to fair and reasonable priced housing for all Americans.
Spouse's Occupation:
Human Resources