Craig Wilkinson graduated from TNCS in 1981. From here, he attended Ferrum College, where he received his BS in Business with a minor in economics and computer science in 1986. He later attended the University of Richmond, where he earned his MBA degree in 1994. Craig has served as a Board of Trustees member for New Community and is currently the President of the school's Alumni Association. Craig is married, has two daughters and lives in the Richmond area. He is currently the Director, Market Strategy at Genworth Financial.

Craig attributes his academic and professional accomplishments to his parents' support, the dedicated staff and faculty at TNCS, and his wife, Georgann.