Wes and his wife, Tracy, found Wilmington in 1992. Their sons grew up in Wilmington where the family is active in the First United Methodist Church and Wesley 4-H Hustlers. Wes is active in the Masonic Lodge and with his wife, the Community Band and Community Theater. Wes is an avid tuba player. Prior to becoming a fully licensed insurance agent in 2007, Wes worked as a mechanical designer.