Spence Wilson, Jr.

Spence Wilson, Jr. joined Kemmons Wilson Companies (KWC) in 1995.  He is currently a Principal of KWC Management and Executive Chairman of KWC, LLC. 

Spence began his career with KWC by helping turnaround two different operating businesses.  In the early to mid-2000’s, he helped develop KWC’s private investment strategy along with creating a network of deal sources and potential partners.

Today, in addition to his duties as Chairman of KWC, LLC, he serves as a director on the board of Holiday Inn Club Vacations (formerly the Family of Orange Lake Resorts) headquartered in Orlando, FL.

Spence’s philanthropic and civic involvements include: The National Civil Rights Museum (BOD), Greater Memphis Chamber’s Chairman’s Circle (former Chair and Co-chair), EpiCenter Memphis (BOD and Treasurer), Memphis Brand (BOD and Treasurer), Youth Programs, Inc. (Fed Ex Cup Playoff Tournament Memphis). 

He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama and an MBA from the University of Memphis. Spence is married with two children and enjoys time with family and friends along with fitness, hunting and golf.