Welcome W. Wilson, Jr.

Welcome Wade Wilson Jr. (born 1951) is an American real estate developer and civic leader based in Houston, Texas. He serves as president and CEO of Welcome Group LLC, a commercial real estate investment and development firm operating across Texas and the Southeastern United States.

Early life and education Wilson was born in 1951 in Texas. He graduated from Kinkaid High School in 1969 and attended University of Denver in 1970.

Wilson has held leadership and board positions with organizations including the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, Alamo Trust, Greater Houston Partnership, Texas Business Hall of Fame, Houston Food Bank, Southwest Houston Redevelopment Authority, and Remember the Alamo Foundation.

Previously, Wilson served as vice chair of the University of Houston System Board of Regents, a gubernatorial appointment. His additional recognitions include the 2015 AJC Houston Human Relations Award, the 2013 Neighborhood Centers Inc. Alice Graham Baker Crusader Award,