Rich Wilson,Jr. selected as a Friend of Sports, graduated from Taylorville High School and played on the football and baseball teams.  Following high school Wilson became a teacher and eventually rose to becoming the Superintendent of Schools of Taylorville CUSD#3.  Serving in the position for 14 years, Wilson was instrumental in making improvements to the high school athletic facilities, including a new all-weather track, improvement in field event facilities, and new bleachers for the football and soccer programs.  Wilson also supported the basketball program by being volunteer coach in the Junior Tornadoes  Basketball Program,