Bobby Wilder
Power100 Contributor

Bobby
Wilder

Head Football Coach, Tennessee Tech University

No job is too small. Every job is important.
LinkedIn Profile
40+Years in Industry
Tennessee / NationalMarkets Served
1985CEO Since
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About

Why Bobby Wilder
Stands Out

Bobby Wilder is a seasoned leader whose career spans decades of building high-performance teams both on the field and in business. Currently serving as Head Football Coach at Tennessee Tech University, Wilder has become recognized for a championship culture built on grit, discipline, and systematic preparation. His leadership philosophy — anchored in the belief that everything is built on hard work — has attracted national attention through features on Power100 and a growing presence as a keynote speaker and podcast guest. Before his return to collegiate coaching, Wilder served as head football coach at Old Dominion University, where he spoke as a keynote at the 2010 Norfolk Senior Olympics. Simultaneously, he has led Wilder Communications Systems as CEO since January 1985, demonstrating a rare ability to operate at the intersection of technology entrepreneurship and elite athletic leadership. His academic background includes studies in Economics and EECS at UC Berkeley and Film Production and Economics at San Francisco State University.
Key Credentials
  • Head Football Coach, Tennessee Tech University
  • CEO, Wilder Communications Systems (since 1985)
  • Former Head Football Coach, Old Dominion University
  • Senior System Specialist, Jerry Brown 2010 Governor Campaign
  • CTO, Energyn (2001–2003)
  • UC Berkeley — Economics & EECS
Expertise Ratings

Domain
Mastery
Scores

Power100's evaluation of Bobby Wilder's depth of expertise across the disciplines that define elite leadership in home improvement. Scored 1–10 based on verified performance, track record, and peer recognition.

Championship Culture 9.6/10
Leadership Development 9.5/10
Entrepreneurial Longevity 9.3/10
Public Speaking 9.2/10
Systems & Preparation 9.4/10
Team Performance Architecture 9.3/10
Episode Appearances

Watch &
Listen

Grit To Gold w/ Paul Burleson

Grit to Gold with Paul Burleson and Coach Bobby Wilder: Culture and Leadership | Full Episode
Connected Network

Connected Contributors

Co-appearances on Power100 shows and articles.

Guest
Paul Burleson
Westlake Royal Building Products
Industry Recognition

Achievements &
Milestones

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Featured on Power100 'Grit to Gold' Leadership Series

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Head Coach, Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles Football

🎤

Keynote Speaker, 2010 Norfolk Senior Olympics

🎙️

Guest on SportsWrap OT Podcast with Brian Parsons

🎙️

Featured on RU STRONG Podcast (Spotify)

📰

Subject of Power100 National Power Rankings LinkedIn Feature

Power100 Contributions
Championship Culture Building Grit and Discipline Leadership High-Performance Team Systems Entrepreneurship and Technology Workforce Development and Planning Public Speaking and Keynote Delivery
What Bobby Wilder Brings to the Table

Bobby Wilder brings specialized knowledge across these domains, backed by real-world results and industry recognition.

The Organization
Tennessee Tech University
Wilder Communications Systems is a technology and communications firm led by Bobby Wilder since its founding in January 1985. The company has operated for four decades under Wilder's leadership, reflecting his long-standing entrepreneurial commitment alongside his coaching career. While specific service lines and geographic scope are not publicly detailed, the firm reflects Wilder's deep background in systems, networking, and technology administration.
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