Jim Wilson

Associate Publisher & Director, Custom Communications Division, Boy Scouts of America National Council

Jim Wilson is associate publisher, Magazine Division, and director, Custom Communication Division, for the Boy Scouts of America. In these positions, he is responsible for the production of all literature and related media, including Boys’ Life and Scouting magazines, the Boy Scout Handbook, and a number of websites. Wilson joined the Boy Scouts of America in 1992 as director, Electronic Publishing Division. In 1993, he was promoted to associate publisher, adding Magazine Division production and financial reporting responsibilities. Prior to joining the Boy Scouts of America, Wilson served as general manager of the Instructional Systems Division of FlightSafety International, the world’s largest aviation training company. He also served as corporate director of education with the Texas Education Corporation and spent 11 years with Heathkit/Zenith Education Systems, as author, editor, and manager. Wilson has a bachelor’s degree in electronics engineering technology from Siena Heights College a master’s degree in management from Nazareth College, and a master’s degree in business administration with concentrations in finance and marketing from Dallas Baptist University.