Wes was born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana as the 2nd of four boys. He graduated with a degree in finance from Louisiana State University in 2003 and an MBA from Tulane University in 2010 where he studied as a Freeman Fellow. Prior to joining Summit Financial, Wes worked in a variety of corporate finance and business management roles of increasing responsibility, primarily with multinational corporations including Duff & Phelps (now Kroll) and Koch Industries.
Wes has been married to his high school sweetheart, Jenny, since 2003. The couple reside in Lafayette’s historic Saint Street neighborhood with their children Wyatt, Claire, and Owen as well as their family dog Rocko. Wes is an active member in the Louisiana Chapter of Young Presidents Organization (YPO). When away from the office Wes enjoys spending his time with family and friends while traveling, attending festivals, tackling home projects, and playing an occasional round of golf.