FOUNDER & CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

Bernard Denzil Wilkes

Entrepreneur | Author | Community Advocate | Founder of Wilkes Enterprise & Wilkes Services

“Everyone deserves to feel seen, valued, and remembered.”

Born in St. Louis and now based in Florida, Bernard Denzil Wilkes is the founder and CEO of Wilkes Enterprise and Wilkes Services. His work brings together compassionate companionship, dependable transportation, education, and community-focused innovation. An author and lifelong storyteller, Bernard created Wilkes Services after seeing older adults and children who needed more consistent care, connection, and support. His leadership is guided by dignity, trust, and a simple belief: every person deserves to feel seen, valued, and remembered.

Safe & Certified Care
Community Dedicated
Bernard Denzil Wilkes - Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Serving Families & Healthcare Communities
THE MAN BEHIND THE MISSION

Why I Created Wilkes Services

I saw a need for genuine care. From supporting our elders to helping children on the spectrum, my mission is to ensure no one is left behind.

OUR INITIATIVES:
NEMT/CAREREADY
TRANSIT/ONACTIVE
STEM/EDUOPEN
SUPPORT/24ONLINE
OUR ENTERPRISE
CORE SERVICE

Wilkes Services

ACTIVE

Compassionate companionship, support & NEMT

SERVICE TYPE:NEMT & CARE
LOGISTICS

Wilkes Transit

EXPANDING

Dependable, affordable everyday transit

EDUCATION

Wilkes Academy

GROWING

Education, tutoring, workforce prep

OUR MISSION

Improving quality of life through compassionate companionship, dependable transportation, and personalized support.

INITIATIVE // WILKES-SERVICES
PRIMARY
Wilkes Services
Compassionate companionship, support & NEMT
Professional transport vehicle for medical appointments
NEMT & CARE

OUR IMPACT

Our primary service offering reliable, safe, and friendly non-emergency medical transportation and daily living assistance for those who need it most.

Compassionate

We care for every individual personally

Dependable

Reliable support you can always count on

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Beyond Business: My Journey as an Author

Words Rooted in Empathy & Healing

Care goes far deeper than a seat in a vehicle. Our service philosophy is shaped by stories of human resilience, community identity, and everyday triumph.

Upcoming Release
Cotton Kingdom (2026)
History & Heritage

An evocative historical exploration tracing roots, sacrifice, and the enduring resilience of community through generations.

Published Work
Empty Vessels
Emotional Struggle

A profound look into internal burdens, quiet perseverance, and navigating the hollow places until purpose refills them.

Published Work
Love in the Wake of Mistakes
Healing & Reconciliation

A tender reflection on human errors, restorative empathy, and discovering genuine peace after personal trials.

Published Work
The Man That Walks in Silence
Personal Identity

A compelling narrative on quiet dignity, self-discovery, and finding unshakable strength through unspoken faith and service.

My Vision for the Future

Building an enduring ecosystem of support, education, employment, and shared involvement where older adults stay active and children find trustworthy friends.

Ecosystem of Support

Creating an accessible, connected care network where medical and companionship needs are addressed with reliable transport.

Education & Growth

Equipping caregivers and transportation professionals with compassionate tools, patient safety standards, and dignity-first training.

Active Older Adults

Helping seniors stay deeply engaged in neighborhood activities, faith centers, wellness appointments, and family milestones.

Trustworthy Mentorship

Fostering generational bonds so children and young adults find dependable friends and mentors in their communities.

A Personal Message From Our CEO

"I didn't create Wilkes Services because I believed the world needed another company. I created it because I saw people who needed someone… someone they could rely on without stress, someone who treats their appointments with the same urgency as family."

Bernard Denzil Wilkes
Founder & CEO, Wilkes Services NEMT