Dr. Wright was raised in Concord, California. He holds degrees in Chemistry from Northwestern University and Chemical Engineering from U. C. Berkeley. He was a Chemical Engineer for the International Division of the Proctor and Gamble Company before attending medical school at Wright State University. Dr. Wright graduated from the San Joaquin General Hospital Family Practice residency program where he was chief resident. He and his wife share several favorite activities including being avid sports fans and chauffeuring their sons to their sporting events.