Michael S. Wilson retired in 2016 as Vice President of General Dynamics Corporation and President of its Ordnance and Tactical Systems business unit. General Dynamics has leading market positions in business aviation, information systems, shipbuilding and marine systems, land and amphibious combat systems, and munitions. The company is a leading supplier of sophisticated defense systems to the United States and its allies.

Mr. Wilson joined Olin Corporation’s Winchester Division in 1969 and was promoted to operational positions of increasing responsibility. In 1982, he was appointed Director, Business Planning and Information Systems for the Winchester Division. In 1985, Mr. Wilson transferred to Olin’s Ordnance Division as Director, Business Development and
Planning. In 1988, he was promoted to Vice President, Programs. In this capacity, he directed all Ordnance Division programs, including 120mm tank ammunition, propellants, combustible products, medium caliber and howitzer ammunition. In 1990, Mr. Wilson was appointed Vice President, Marketing where he directed all strategic planning, international programs, business development and division marketing activities. In 1991, he was appointed Vice President, Tank Ammunition with responsibilities for all large caliber business activities.

On January 1, 1997, when Olin Corporation spun off its Ordnance and Aerospace Divisions into Primex Technologies, Inc., Mr. Wilson was elected a company Vice President and President of the Ordnance and Tactical Systems Division. In January 1999 he was elected an Executive Vice President.

In January 2001, after the acquisition of Primex Technologies by General Dynamics, Mr. Wilson was appointed Sr. Vice President, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems. In May 2001, he was appointed President, General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems and in October was elected a Vice President of General Dynamics.

Mr. Wilson currently serves as Chairman of the Board of Tampa Bay Watch, a non-profit organization dedicated to the restoration and conservation of the Tampa Bay estuary. Mr. Wilson graduated from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana where he earned a B.S. in industrial engineering. He later completed graduate course work in engineering management, economics and financial analysis at Washington University and St. Louis University.

Mr. Wilson served as an active member of the Association of the United States Army (AUSA), National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA), Navy League and the Industrial Committee of Ammunition Producers.

Awards/Acknowledgements
NDIA John A. Ulrich Award
Noble Patron of Armor (St. George Medal)
NDIA Gold Medal for Lifetime Achievement
C.W. Young Freedom Medal
NDIA Firepower Award
Official Citation in U.S. Congressional Record for Service to the Nation and our Warfighters