• Born in Cedar City, Utah, and raised in St. George, in the heart of Utah’s Dixie.

• Graduate of Dixie High School and attended Dixie College; earned a Bachelor’s degree and an MBA from Brigham Young University.

• Returned to St. George to manage and eventually become Owner and CEO of Wilkinson Electric, Inc., a family-owned company founded in 1945 by his father, Kay W. Wilkinson.

• Under his leadership since 1974, Wilkinson Electric expanded into Northern Utah while maintaining a strong reputation for excellence, professionalism, and integrity in Southern Utah’s electrical contracting industry.

🏛️ Civic Engagement

• Served 10 years on the St. George City Council, 2 years on the Planning Commission, and 3 years on the Water and Power Board, contributing to local governance, community development, and utilities management.

• Served 16 years on the Dixie College Board of Trustees, including 6 years as Chairman, and as President of the Dixie College Foundation, providing leadership, strategic direction, and supporting fundraising and scholarship initiatives.

• Served as Rotary Club President and Director of the St. George Chamber of Commerce, fostering community service, leadership, and local business growth.

• Served as a Director on the Heritage Arts Foundation (Tuacahn) and as a Founder and Committee Member of the Dixie Rotary Bowl, promoting cultural enrichment and supporting youth and community activities.

• Served as Chairman of both the Snow Canyon and Virgin River Districts of Boy Scouts of America.

• Served a two-year mission in Scotland and later as Mission President, Area Seventy, Temple President, Stake President, and Bishop, demonstrating lifelong commitment to faith and guiding others.

🏅 Awards and Recognition

• Honored as Outstanding Young Businessman.

• Received the Scouting District Award of Merit for service to youth and the Second Miler Award for leadership in community initiatives.

• Recognized with the Distinguished Republican Award for civic engagement and public service.

• Received an Honorary Doctorate of Humanities from Dixie State College for his decades of leadership in business, education, and community service.

📖 Advocacy and Heritage Preservation

• Contributed to the Defending Southwestern Utah Heritage Coalition, advocating for the protection of Southern Utah’s unique heritage and regional identity.

• Known for his vision, dedication, and enduring Dixie Spirit, helping ensure that the story and values of Utah’s Dixie continue to be shared with future generations.