Wilson and his wife Gail have been married for 39 years and have lived in The Woodlands, Texas for over 7 years. They have three children and five grandchildren and are members of The Woodlands United Methodist Church.

In his spare time, Wilson enjoys such hobbies as genealogy, coin and stamp collecting, and golf (when he feels up to it).

Professionally, Wilson is President of GISolutions, LLC, and is a Registered Professional Land Surveyor in Texas for over 37 years. He has served several organizations including the Montgomery County Municipal Utility District No. 46 as the Board of Directors Assistant Vice President, and is a Member of the Association of Water Board Directors - Texas. Wilson received his education from Texas A&M and the University of Houston.