Background
Wilson, J. Tylee was born on June 18, 1931 in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. Son of Eric J. and Florence Q. Wilson.
Wilson, J. Tylee was born on June 18, 1931 in Teaneck, New Jersey, United States. Son of Eric J. and Florence Q. Wilson.
Bachelor of Arts, Lafayette College, 1953.
Group vice-president, director, Chesebrough-Pond's Inc., 1960-1974;
president, chief Executive officer, R. J Reynolds Tobacco Company Foods, Inc., 1974-1976;
chairman, chief Executive officer, Richard Joshua Reynolds Tobacco International Inc., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1976-1978;
executive vice president, R. J Reynolds Tobacco Company Nabisco, Inc. (formerly Richard Joshua Reynolds Industries Company, Inc.)., Winston-Salem, North Carolina, 1976-1979;
president, R. J Reynolds Tobacco Company Nabisco, Inc., Winston-Salem, 1979-1983;
chairman, chief Executive officer, R. J Reynolds Tobacco Company Nabisco, Inc.
(formerly Richard Joshua Reynolds Industries Inc.), Winston-Salem, 1984-1987. Board directors Bell South Corporation, Carolina Power & Light Company.
With United States Army, 1954-1956. Member Piedmont Club, Old Town Club, Marsh Landing Country, Epping Forest Yacht Club, Ponte Vedra Club, Elk River Club.
Married Patricia F. Harrington, July 17, 1970. Children: Jeffrey J., Debra L., Christopher F.