Assemblyman Gilbert L. “Whip” Wilson was born and raised in Camden, New Jersey, graduating from Camden High School in 1965. He served in the United States Air Force from 1965 to 1969, in a tour of duty including San Antonio, Texas, Little Rock, Arkansas, Thailand and Vietnam. He received the National Defense Service Medal, the Air Force Good Conduct Medal, the Air Force Commendation Medal, and the Vietnam Service Medal.
Wilson joined the Camden Police Dept. after his discharge from the Air Force. While a police officer he continued his education at Camden County College and Glassboro State College (now Rowan University), graduating with a bachelor's degree in law and criminal justice. He served in the Police Dept. for more than 26 years, retiring as a lieutenant. He was the Commander of the Vice Unit and Supervisor of the First Community Policing Unit.
Wilson was elected Councilman-at-Large of the Camden City Council in May 1997, serving until July 2001. He returned to the City Council in July 2005. On January 17, 2010, Wilson was selected to fill the Assemblyman vacancy left by Norcross. He was sworn into office on January 25, 2010.
Committees
- Agriculture and Natural Resources
- Law and Public Safety
- Military and Veterans' Affairs
