Retirement Corner

Retiree: David Wilson Years with OCPS: 16 OCPS Retirement Date: April 30

For his entire 16-year OCPS career, Security Officer David Wilson has warmly greeted visitors and staff at the Ronald Blocker Educational Leadership Center. Whether stationed at the building’s ID desk, Orange Technical College main campus desk or main garage entrance after work hours, Wilson always has a smile to welcome you.

When he hangs up his Protective Services uniforms at the end of the month, Wilson will be retiring from a second role after a varied history in law enforcement. The West Virginia native joined the army in 1975 after high school and served in the military police. Work brought him to the Sunshine State, where he was a police officer in South Florida. Next he served as a federal police officer with the U.S. Department of Energy in Pinellas County, where he retired from when the facility closed in 1998.

Moving with his wife to Orlando to be closer to family, Wilson came out of retirement to work in security for the Orange County Convention Center. After being referred by a friend, he joined the school district in 2006.

“I have many great memories from my time here at OCPS because of the great people I have worked with,” he said.

In retirement, Wilson has some home improvement projects he wants to tackle. He also plans to put some tackle on fishing rods to catch largemouth bass as he spends time on freshwater lakes with friends.

“I have been blessed to have such an interesting career,” Wilson said. “I have worked with and met some amazing people, many of whom have become lifelong friends. I am going to miss my Security and Police teammates and the daily interactions with all the employees here at the RBELC.” Upcoming Workshops via WebEx

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