Born in the city of Chicago. He is the founder and CEO of  Statewide Security and Safety Group LLC. and Gathering Point Community Council, a nonprofit organization focusing on building safe communities and healthy families, stimulating economic development, and helping at-risk youth avoid the temptations of the streets. After serving 23 years in Law Enforcement he retired a distinguished Chicago police officer who was a beat liaison officer under the Community Alternative Policing Strategy (CAPS) program, and a member of tactical units.
 
Wooten joined the CPD following a successful 
decorated career in the U.S. Army, which he credits for cultivating his leadership skills and stoking his desire to be a fighter for the community. He achieved the rank of sergeant during his 6 1⁄2 year stint, serving abroad in Germany and in Iraq during the Desert Storm War. Because of his Military and Law Enforcement experience Wooten is a successful entrepreneur in the Security and Safety Industry, Wooten leads A-Plus Security and Safety Training as (Division of Statewide Security and Safety Group, LLC.)  the Senior Instructor.