Education:

• Master of Public Administration, Troy University, 2007
• Florida Criminal Justice Executive Institute, Senior Leadership Program, 2003-2004
• Certified Public Manager Program, Florida Center for Public Management, 2003-2004
• Bachelor of Arts Degree, Stetson University in Deland, FL, 1984
• Winter Haven High School, Class of 1980
• Certifications and Training:

• Police-Media Relations, Citizens Police Academy & Community Involvement
• The Public Safety Institute at Rollins College, Community Policing, Crime Prevention
• Florida Crime Prevention Institute, Tourism Security and Safety
•  Institute of Police Technology and Management, Law Enforcement Video Production, and Total Quality Leadership.

Professional Experience:

• 1993-1994, Community Services/Business Relations
• 1994-1997, Public Information Officer
• 1997-2002, Executive Aide to the Sheriff
• 2002-Present, Director of the Office of Communications
• Wilder was responsible for launching & coordinated the TRIAD & S.A.L.T. Council Programs in Polk County (Seniors And Law Enforcement Together). He co-developed and launched the Sheriff’s Leadership Council Program. He developed, organized, launched, and coordinated Polk County Crime Stoppers. Has served on a number of Special Projects Teams, including the South County Jail Project, Pay For Performance Project, and Education Committee, among others. Has headed the PCSO United Way Campaign & Day of Caring. Has been involved in government relations work representing the Sheriff, Sheriff’s Office, and Florida Sheriff’s Association. Appointed and served on Polk County’s original Charter Commission. He is a strong supporter of the Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches (Builder), Stetson University, and the United Way. He has received a number of unit, section, department and Sheriff’s commendations. He has twice earned the Meritorious Service Medal.

Professional Certifications, Memberships & Affiliations:

• Florida Sheriff’s Association
• Florida Sheriff’s Youth Ranches, Builder
• Law Enforcement Video Association
• Florida Crime Prevention Association
• Polk County Crime Stoppers Board of Directors
• Florida Council on Crime and Delinquency
• National Information Officers Association
• Florida Law Enforcement Public Information Officers Association