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Charles Douglas Wilson | |
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| Born | October 9, 1960 Jackson, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Education | Murrah High School University of Mississippi |
| Occupation | Businessman |
| Spouse | Melanie Wilson |
| Children | 4 |
| Website | www.cdougwilson.com |
Charles Douglas "Doug" Wilson is an American businessman and automobile dealer known for founding Wilson Auto Group.[1][2][3][4]
Early life and education
[edit]Wilson was born in Jackson, Mississippi.[5][1] He graduated from Murrah High School and earned a finance degree from the University of Mississippi in 1982.[6][1][7]
Career
[edit]Wilson founded Wilson Dodge in Jackson, Mississippi, in 1988, and later relocated the dealership to Lakeland Drive.[7] Under his leadership, Wilson Auto Group expanded to include a Kia franchise in 1999 and a Hyundai franchise in 2003.[6][8] In 2013, Wilson opened Wilson Premier Hyundai and established a Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram franchise in Collierville, Tennessee.[5][9][10]
He owns various commercial and residential properties, including timberland and recreational land,[7] and operates the only Tesla dealership in Mississippi.[7]
Community Involvement
[edit]Wilson has served as a deacon at Broadmoor Baptist Church and has held leadership positions in the Jackson Auto Dealers Association and the Mississippi Auto Dealers Association.[6][11] He has supported various organizations, including the New Stage Theatre and the Blair Batson UMC Children's Cancer Clinic.[1][12]
Awards and recognition
[edit]Doug Wilson has received several awards for his contributions to the automotive industry, including:[13][14][15][16][8]
- Nominated for the "TIME Dealer of the Year Award" (2019)
- "AMS Distinguished Marketing Practitioner Award" from the Academy of Marketing Science (2024)
- Dodge’s "5 Star Award"
- Kia’s "Circle of Excellence"
- Hyundai’s "Award of Excellence"
- Recognized by the Mississippi Business Journal as one of Mississippi’s Top 100 Private Companies and Fastest Growing Companies
- Speaker at the University of Mississippi business school
Personal life
[edit]Wilson is married to Melanie Wilson, and they have four children.[5][6][1] He holds a pilot's license and participates in volunteer missions through Angel Flight and Mercy Flight.[7]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c d e "Digital Dealer - May 2019 - Interview with Doug Wilson". www.nxtbook.com. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Wilson Auto Group".
- ^ "Manage Dealer Groups". www.car-research.com. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "All-New 2020 Jeep Gladiator Stealing the Wrangler Spotlight?".
- ^ a b c "Collierville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram".
- ^ a b c d "Interview with Charles Douglas "Doug" Wilson of Wilson Auto Group". Digital Dealer. 2019-04-30. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ a b c d e "AMSAC Program" (PDF).
- ^ a b "Kia awards, new product create dealer optimism".
- ^ "Doug Wilson returns to Memphis area roots with plans for Collierville auto dealership". www.bizjournals.com. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Collierville Chrysler Dodge Jeep Ram - Staff".
- ^ "Mississippi Automobile Dealers Association". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Needy drivers receive a new ride from dealership". Wlbt. 2012-12-14. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Wilson Kia - Mississippi Auto Dealer Magazine". 2024-05-31. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "2024 AMS Distinguished Marketing Practitioner". Ole Miss Business | Ole Miss. 2024-06-11. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "Recognized: Doug Wilson receives international recognition for marketing his businesses". The Northside Sun. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
- ^ "A Distinguished Award - University of Mississippi Foundation". www.umfoundation.com. 2024-06-25. Retrieved 2024-08-27.
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