March 5, 2010 — Alan Wilson, chairman, president and CEO of McCormick and Company, Inc. has been selected as the “Donald” for this year’s Associate Competition, hosted by Towson University’s (TU) College of Business and Economics. The "Associate" Competition is TU’s adaptation of the NBC series, “The Apprentice.” Throughout his career, Wilson has held several executive management roles including president of Tubed Products, president of McCormick Canada, president of North American Consumer Products and, most recently, president and chief operating officer. Prior to joining the Sparks headquartered company, Wilson worked for Procter & Gamble and Tubed Products, Inc. McCormick is a global leader in the manufacture, marketing and distribution of spices, herbs, seasonings, specialty foods and flavors to the entire food industry.