Benjamin Owen Wilson graduated from Lees McRae College in Banner Elk on Dec. 7, 2017 and participated in the commencement ceremony on May 5, 2018. He received a Bachelor of Science degree in Wildlife Biology. He was a four year NCAA athlete for the LMC “Bobcats” competing in indoor track, track and field, and cross country.

He is a 2013 graduate of West Rowan High School and is employed by Lamb Insurance Services as an Account Executive.

Ben is the son of Jackie Wilson of Salisbury and Matt Wilson of Mocksville. He is the grandson of Jack and Linda Cauble and Sue and Buddy Petrea of Salisbury and Roger and Kate Wilson of Woodleaf.