Wes graduated from St. Thomas Aquinas High School in 2014. After finishing high school, he played baseball at Bethany College, where he was a starter for two years. He finished out his college career at Park University.  Wes's first year as a coach at Engaged Athletics was in 2020.  Wes has a unique ability to connect with the kids in multiple aspects of the game.  He is inspired to give back to the game of baseball, help boys better themselves, not only in baseball, but in life.

Outside of baseball, Wes spends time with his parents, brother and four sisters, and resides in Lenexa, KS.