Craig Wolf is President and CEO of the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America. He is the voice of the organization, advocating for legislation, regulation and public policy that promotes a responsible system for the distribution of beverage alcohol. Prior to that role, Craig was General Counsel for just under seven years where he led the organization’s national litigation strategy and handled in-ho
use legal matters. Before joining WSWA, Craig served as Counsel to the Senate Judiciary Committee, where he worked across party lines to gain consensus on the enactment of important legislation protecting children from sexual predators. He also advised the Chairman on constitutional and statutory interpretation and terrorism related matters. From 1995-1998, Craig served as a prosecutor with the Department of Justice, where he successfully prosecuted some of the first online child po*******hy cases, supervised an investigation into the international trafficking of women and children and worked with U.S. Attorneys to coordinate the first prosecutions under the federal “Deadbeat Dad” statute. From 1990-1995, Craig worked as an Assistant State’s Attorney for Allegany County, Maryland, where he rose to become the senior Circuit Court prosecutor. While he specialized in the prosecution of child abuse, r**e and domestic violence cases, his 78 jury trials included charges ranging from DWI to arson and murder. Army at the age of 40 in order to do his part to help defend America in the wake of 9/11. He is a decorated Veteran of Operation Enduring Freedom, where he served with the 2nd Brigade, 4th Infantry Division (Warhorse). During his tenure with the Army, he has served as a defense counsel, prosecutor, international, operational and detention law attorney, and administrative law attorney, including a three year tenure with the 1st Special Forces Command (Airborne). Among his awards are the Meritorious Service Medal and Bronze Star Medal, as well as the Combat Action, Airborne and Air Assault badges. He is currently assigned as an International Law Officer with the 354th Civil Affairs Brigade in Riverdale, MD. Craig received his bachelor’s degree in 1984 from Dickinson College in Carlisle, Pennsylvania and was inducted into the National History Major’s Honor Society. He graduated Cum Laude from the University of Baltimore, School of Law and was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 1987. He is also a Certified Association Executive and graduate of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce’s Institute for Organization Management. Craig has been honored for his legal work by the Department of Justice, FBI and the Big Brother/Big Sister organization. He has been recognized by his industry peers through induction in the Sky Ranch “Hall of Fame” and receipt of the “Top Shelf” award from the American Beverage Licensees. Craig has lived all over the state, but currently resides in Howard County with his wife of 24 years, Sally. They have two children, Hannah (22) and Zachary (20). He spends his spare time flying helicopters, riding his motorcycle and running with his dog Grace.
