Greg Wilz was appointed the Homeland Security Division Director and State Security Advisor on January 1, 2006. He is a retired colonel from the North Dakota National Guard. During his 29 year career, Wilz served as Commander of the North Dakota Military Academy and Engineering School, the Adjutant General's Executive Staff Support Officer, Battalion Commander, and Director of Military Support. Prior to retiring, he was the Director of Operations and chief strategic planner.

Wilz is a graduate of Dickinson State University, Army Command and General Staff College. Previous to his appointment, he was President of Innovative Leadership Solutions, Inc., an organizational development consulting company based in Bismarck and Fargo. He is a trained facilitator, organizational practitioner, and organizational development consultant specializing in strategic planning, organizational change, and process management. His experience involved work with a variety of business sectors including corporate, small business, non-profit, and government. Wilz also serves as a member of the presentation faculty of Bismarck State College's Corporate Continuing Education program.

Wilz and his wife Sharon have been married for 26 years and have two sons. They reside in Bismarck, North Dakota.

His hobbies include hunting, fishing, gardening, reading, woodworking, metalworking, and photography.