Tennessee deserves to be the beacon of hope in the Mid-South radiating peace, justice, progress and prosperity.

Lemichael D. Wilson is a fifth-generation native of Memphis, Tennessee, born in Methodist Hospital to Michael Dixon and LaJuanese Wilson on October 16, 1974. At an early age his mother moved to Chicago, Illinois where Lemichael spent his formative years. He is graduated from the prestigious Robert Lindblom High School; and, attended Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois.

 

After completing his studies at Illinois State University, Lemichael began working for the Chicago Public Schools as a multi-media specialist and served on the planning committee to host the first CPS college fair at Navy Pier.  In 1999, Lemichael began his employ as the Assistant to the Dean of Instruction with the City Colleges of Chicago.  Lemichael was a member and later union steward of the Local 1708 Union (American Federation of Teachers).   

 

Shortly thereafter, seeing the need in his community for healthy eating alternatives, he opened a local eatery called Salad Expressions. In 2009, he opened Salad Expressions in the downtown Memphis area; and, is currently exploring the opportunity to open another Memphis location.

 

Lemichael has very close ties in the ecumenical community. In 2009, he received his ordination; and entered into full itinerancy as the pastor of Higher Praise Evangelistic Ministries, affectionately referred to as “a real ministry helping hurting people in perplexed situations.”  In this capacity, he founded many outreach ministries including the “Fish and Loaves Feeding Ministry” where he and ministry supporters provided hot, nutritious meals to the homeless and hungry every Saturday.  Additionally, Lemichael has served as the Director of Music for several prominent churches and gospel artists spanning more than 20 years.

 

Lemichael is currently enrolled at the University of Memphis as a political science major, and public administration minor. Lemichael currently serves as the president of The Rotary Club of Whitehaven – Memphis South.  He also serves as Vice President of the parent association at Overton High School.

 

Lemichael is married to the former Yolanda Lee where they live in the Colonial – Yorkshire community with sons: Lavell, Latrell and Langston; a stepson, Courtney; a stepdaughter, Briana.