Born and raised in Alberta, Dennis Wilson holds a BSc from the University of Alberta, specializing in biology, sociology, and psychology. His early career in Edmonton included roles with CIBC and Ducks Unlimited, alongside running his own consulting, bookkeeping, and personal income tax business.

In 1987, Dennis moved to Hamilton to pursue an MBA in Management Science and Information Systems at McMaster University, graduating in 1990. He later worked as a consultant for the City of Hamilton, assisting in the implementation of a new property tax system.

Dennis relocated to Texas in 1995, where he specialized in software and database development for Nortel. During this time, he earned a PhD in Organization and Management from Capella University. Returning to Canada in 2007, he resumed his consulting business in 2009 and published Human Psychology for Business.

In 2016, Dennis and his wife opened the Lighthouse Restaurant on the Parkway, which they operated until 2021 before transitioning to farming, raising chickens, and growing garlic and vegetables.

With expertise in systems management, finance, and organizational strategy, Dennis is committed to making life more livable for Canadians.