Wes is a graduate of Liberty University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History and a graduate of Moody Theological Seminary with a Master of Divinity (M.Div.). Wes comes to Hargrave with an extensive background in boarding and military schools. He served as the Dean of Students at Sunshine Bible Academy for five years and Dean of Students at Chamberlain-Hunt Academy for two years. While at Chamberlain-Hunt Academy, Wes coached soccer and cross country, winning the state championship in cross country and advancing to the semi-finals of the MAIS state soccer tournament.
Wes has also severed as an Ordained Elder in the Presbyterian Church and Interim Pastor at Grace Bible Church in South Dakota.