Wilson grew up on the Warm Springs Reservation and spent much time on the southern district of Seeksequa where his grandparents had a ranch. Throughout his life he has been an active member of the community. He serves as the supervisor for the Senior Wellness Program which he has done for 40 years. He has been an advocate for the elderly and manages the Title VI Part A, nutrition program for the elderly and the Title VI, Part C for caregivers and grandparents raising grandchildren.
Wilson has finished his third term on the governing body for the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs representing the Seeksequa district. He first was elected to a 3 year term in 2007. Wilson was re-elected by his district in 2019 to his second term. Wilson is also involved in water, land and cultural protection and mitigation of his people’s lifeways.