Wes joined the Eaglebrook community in 2011 as Eaglebrook’s Project Manager. His responsibilities include overseeing all construction and capital improvement/renewal efforts, while concurrently maintaining the school’s physical assets. Wes lives in an on-campus house with his wife, Katy, and their two children, son, Jadin ‘23 and daughter, Riley. When away from work he enjoys spending time with family, puttering around the house, riding a variety of boards, and “suffering” on his mountain bike.
Name: Wes Smith
College/Grad School: UMass Amherst
What are your roles at Eaglebrook? Oversee capital improvements, administer campus planning, and manage operations.
Proudest Achievement? At Eaglebrook, working with a talented team so see the Edward P Evans Academic Center into fruition.
Last book you read? The Hatterasman by Ben Dixon MacNeil
Movie you would recommend? Koyaanisqatsi directed by Godfrey Reggio
Favorite Food? If I have to pick just one, I'm going with a good mushroom & asparagus risotto.
My soundtrack is? Well, that depends but, in general, Reggae Rock.
Best Advice Ever Received? Work with people who are better than you.
Why Eaglebrook? Following the best advice, I ever received.
What are your interests/hobbies? Spending time w/ family & friends, mountain biking, snowboarding, fishing...being outside!
What animal do you identify with most? Dolphin
One word that describes me? Reliable