Wong was born in New York State and raised in Pennsylvania. He is a registered professional engineer and holds a Bachelor of Science from the United States Military Academy in 1980, and an M.S.B.A. and Ph.D. from Texas Tech University. His 1992 doctoral thesis was on The effects of cohesion on organizational performance: a test of two models using performance data of unit battles at the U.S. Army's National Training Center, Fort Irwin, California.The effects of cohesion on organizational performance: a test of two models Thesis dissertation Wong joined the Strategic Studies Institute in July 2000 after serving 20 years in the United States Army, reaching the rank of lieutenant colonel. His army career included assignments teaching leadership at West Point, serving as an analyst in the Office of the Chief of Staff of the United States Army and in the Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff for Personnel, and serving as the Director of the Office of Economic and Manpower Analysis (OEMA). He has authored several articles, chapters, and papers on organizational issues in the Army such as downsizing, leadership, junior officer retention, professionalism, and innovation in the military.
