Jim Wilkinson

Jim Wilkinson is an accomplished professional with extensive experience in the design, development, and manufacturing of high-quality firearms as the President and CEO of Wilkinson Tactical since January 2011, where the CR-12 tactical shotgun serves as the flagship product. In addition, Jim has led Veritek and The Practical Inventor as President since October 1987, focusing on assisting inventors and developing prototypes. Previously, Jim was the CEO of Veritek, Inc., from January 1987 to 2021, pioneering advanced nano-technology and eco-friendly extraction of materials. Additional roles include consulting and management positions at CellPort Systems and serving as Chief Engineer at Harding Think Tank, Inc. Jim holds a B.S. in Industrial Technology from Grand Valley State University, completed studies at the University of Mississippi, and is a certified Quality Engineer and former ISO-9000 Lead auditor.