Mark Wilson bio

About Mark Wilson

Mark Wilson serves as President and Chief Executive Officer of Florida’s

largest and most influential business advocacy organization. Wilson leads

the substantial political, lobbying, grassroots, and economic research

operations of the Florida Chamber of Commerce.

Through his focus on unifying the business community, Wilson created the

Florida Business Agenda and the Florida Chamber Grassroots Federation, which

rallies the business community on issues ranging from taxes and talent, to

insurance and constitutional amendment reform. Wilson was also the first

President of the Florida Justice Reform Institute, a Chamber partner

organization focused on improving Florida’s legal climate.

In addition to his legislative successes, Wilson is also the architect of

groundbreaking statewide political campaigns in 2004 and 2006 that passed

significant constitutional amendment reforms (the February 1 Signature

Deadline and 60% Threshold, respectively), as well as numerous legislative

and issue campaigns.

A native of Illinois, Wilson received his undergraduate degree from the

University of Georgia and has earned the national designation of Certified

Chamber Executive (CCE). Prior to joining the Florida Chamber in 1998,

Wilson served as VicePresident of the Chicagoland Chamber and previously

served with the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.

Wilson serves on the board of directors of Enterprise Florida, Florida

TaxWatch, Workforce Florida, the Florida Chamber of Commerce, the Florida

Chamber Foundation, the Florida Council on Economic Education and Workforce

Florida, as well as serving as a member of the Florida Council of 100.

Wilson is a member of the American Chamber of Commerce Executives, the

Florida Association of Chamber Professionals, and currently serves on the

board of the Association of State Chamber Professionals.

Wilson resides in Tallahassee with his wife, two sons and a daughter.