Tonya Wilder
CEO at Wild Fire Ent. and Producer in Atlanta, Georgia
Tonya Wilder is a native of Charleston, SC and grew up the eldest of four siblings. Little did she know, this would become the blueprint of her strong work ethics, drive and motivation for success. Mrs. Tonya Wilder learned maturity and responsibility at an early age as she nurtured and cared for her siblings. However, she always made time to have fun. Growing up, Mrs. Wilder loved watching television, singing, dancing and listening to music. She sang in the church choir and performed as a flag girl in her high school band. Tonya loved being front and center and was strongly influenced by the great Michael Jackson and Whitney Houston. Mrs. Tonya Wilder vowed that one day she would surely become one of the major heavy hitters within the entertainment industry.
Upon completing high school, Tonya accepted the hand in marriage to her high school sweetheart and young Army solider, Bart Wilder. At that moment, Tonya was ready to pursue the role of an army wife and the many challenges that proceeded her. In addition, Mrs. Wilder expanded her knowledge of the world as she worked and traveled abroad. During this eye-opening experience, Tonya was exposed to different cultures and ethnicities which gave her the confidence to encounter all types of people in various settings and circumstances.
Furthermore, Mrs. Tonya wilder and her husband returned the states and decided to expand their family. They are blessed with three children, Bart Jr., Taniya and Ashlyn Wilder. Tonya and her family ultimately moved to Atlanta where she was extremely successful in mortgage industry for years which cultivated her shrewd business savvy. However, after the bottom fell out of the industry, she later decided to step out on faith and revisit her childhood dream of being in the entertainment industry as a creator. Mrs. Wilder created Wildfire Entertainment LLC in 2015.
Moreover, Mrs. Wilder desires to create shows that will uplift and motivate women of all ages. Just as that young girl back in Charleston, SC, nurturing and encouraging her young sisters for greatness, Tonya wants to do the same for women and girls who dare to dream the impossible. Tonya Wilder’s goal is to impact the entertainment industry by having one of her creations picked up by a network and ultimately leading to multiple network collaborations.
Tonya Wilder currently lives in Conyers, Georgia with her husband and three beautiful children.