Cid Wilson sits on the board of the Dominican American Roundtable, and is immediate past president of the organization, a national forum for analysis, planning, and action to advance the educational, economic, legal, social, cultural, and political interests of Dominican Americans. He is also Director of Equity Research for Kevin Dann & Partners LLC in New York City, founding boardmember of Dominicans On Wall Street (DOWS), Trustee For Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ, member of the Property Tax Policy Group for NJ Governor Jon Corzine, boardmember of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense & Education Fund (PRLDEF), and a member of the Hispanic Advisory Board for PepsiCo, Inc.
Cid Wilson got his first job working on Wall Street in the mailroom as an unpaid intern, because nobody believed in his skills and potential leadership. Despite competing against Ivy League-educated colleagues for promotions, Cid Wilson rose from the mailroom to the Executive Room at UBS PaineWebber in Columbus, OH before spending over 5 years at Smith Barney Citigroup in their Equity Research Division in New York City where his team was named as a runner up in the Institutional Investor All-America Research Team. Now, he is a Senior Analyst and Director of Research for Kevin Dann & Partners LLC in New York City, working his dream career.
In May 2006, Forbes announced its ranking of the Best Wall Street Analysts in America and in the category of "Specialty Retailing Analysts", Forbes ranked Cid Wilson #1 in America based on his leadership in forecast company earnings! To see the ranking, visit the link http://www.forbes.com/lists/2006/26/Name_7. html
In October 2006 Cid Wilson was named to the Hispanic/Latino Advisory Board for PepsiCo Inc.Cid Wilson uses his financial, career, and business success to give back to his community in big ways. Among his community achievements:
In 1997, Cid Wilson was among the co-founders of Dominicans On Wall Street (DOWS) which is an organization that inspires Dominicans and Latinos to defy the odds and reach for their dreams in terms of executive careers at Wall Street financial service firms. Mr. Wilson is still on the board of directors today. http://www.dows.ws Through DOWS, Cid Wilson launched the first ever Career Day initiative at George Washington H.S. and Gregorio Luperon H.S. in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan. The program has been so successful that it has gotten media attention and Cid Wilson gave the 2006 Commencement Addresses for the G.W. High School Graduation Ceremony in June 2006.
Cid Wilson served as President of the Dominican American National Roundtable (DANR), a non-partisan Washington, DC-based institution which is America's only Dominican organization that advocates for Dominicans at the national level. He served as President from October 2003 to February 2007 and still sits on the national board today. http://www.danr.org
In 2005, Cid Wilson was elected to the board of directors of the Puerto Rican Legal Defense & Education Fund (PRLDEF), which is a testament to his commitment to all Latinos, not just Dominicans. Cid Wilson continues to serve on the board today. http://www.prldef.org
Cid Wilson is a "Life Member" of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP) and a "Leadership Circle" member of the National Council of La Raza (NCLR). In October 2006, the NAACP of Bergen County, NJ recognized Cid Wilson with the Edward P. Dixon Award for his leadership and contributions to people of color.
Cid Wilson’s corporate and community success caught the attention of various elected officials to the point that Cid Wilson has been honored to serve the people of Bergen County and the State of New Jersey in a voluntary fashion.
In April 2003, Cid Wilson was appointed as Commissioner of the Bergen County Improvement Authority by County Executive Dennis McNerney, making him the youngest Commissioner as well as the first person of color to ever have such an appointment. This appointment is the highest appointment that can be given in Bergen County among voluntary (non-paid) appointments. Cid Wilson served from April 2003 to March 2007.
In August 2003, Cid Wilson was appointed by former NJ Governor James McGreevey to the New Jersey Ethnic Advisory Commission which advised the governor on issues effecting the multi-ethnic population in New Jersey.
In November 2005, Governor Jon Corzine appointed Cid Wilson to his Gubernatorial Transition Team as part of his most important transition group, The Property Tax Reform Policy Group, which advised the Governor on recommendations for property tax reform in New Jersey.
In May 2006, Cid Wilson was appointed as Trustee to the Board of Bergen Community College in Paramus, NJ.
In 2004, 2005, and 2006, Cid Wilson was honored to address The White House on behalf of the Dominican community in America during the White House Dominican Independence Day Reception (which is every February 27). In 2005 and 2006, Cid Wilson was honored to give the opening speech.
Cid Wilson has been officially recognized on the public record by the U.S. House of Representatives.
Cid Wilson uses his well-rounded background to inspire others to be the best they can be. Cid Wilson LEADS BY EXAMPLE!!! He mentors many youths and has been the keynote speaker at many schools including Queens College, City College, Montclair State University, Ohio State University, Baruch College, NYU, George Washington H.S. (Washington Heights), Martin Luther King H.S., South Bronx High School, Emerson High School (Union City, NJ), Teaneck High School, and many more. In 2005, Cid Wilson was the Graduation Commencement Speaker for Kean University's EEO Program. Cid Wilson has defied the odds and set a new standard of success and excellence. Cid Wilson has received countless proclamations, resolutions, awards, and other recognitions for his Wall Street, civic, and governmental leadership.
Mr. Wilson has been in the media numerous times due to his leadership and contributions. In February 2004, Cid Wilson made the cover of Black Enterprise Magazine, which is the largest magazine in the United States that targets millions of people of color in the business world. He has been on NBC, PBS, The Wall Street Journal, Bloomberg Business News, Bloomberg Radio AM 1130, Hispanic Magazine, Hispanic Business Magazine, Hispanic Trends Magazine, Los Angeles Times, New York Times, New York Post, Univision, Telemundo, CNBC, Forbes.com and many more.
Cid Wilson is an alumnus of The Ohio State University where he was President of the Latino Student Union while attending OSU. He currently resides in Leonia, NJ. He is a life-long resident of Bergen County, New Jersey. His parents came to the U.S. as immigrants from Barahona, Dominican Republic and his father Dr. James A. Wilson opened one of the earliest Dominican medical practices in the Washington Heights section of Manhattan.
