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As the managing principal of Progressive AE’s Charlotte Office, Wes not only leads operational efforts and market growth, he also serves clients as a strategic advisor. He is dedicated to building meaningful relationships through trust and collaboration – an approach that has served him well during his 30-year career. Wes values great design and leverages it to drive organizational performance in corporate workplace, retail, automotive, and hospitality.

Although Wes works with clients across the country, he is most passionate about serving his local community. He has been involved with numerous Charlotte governmental, non-profit and business-related community initiatives currently including:

• Charlotte Chamber Executive Committee
• Charlotte Regional Business Alliance Ally Investor
• DOWD YMCA Board of Directors
• Hospitality and Tourism Alliance Board of Directors (HTA)
• Leadership Charlotte Graduate (Class 32)
• South Charlotte Partners Board of Directors Executive Committee
• Rotary Club of Charlotte, Member

Past community involvement includes:

• Former Charlotte Chamber of Commerce Executive Committee
• City of Charlotte Small Business Advisory Board
• Chair of the former Charlotte Chamber Metro Chapter Board
• Chair of the former Charlotte Chamber Workforce Development & Education Committee
• Mecklenburg County Small Business Advisory Board
• Participant in the former Charlotte Chamber’s annual Intercity visits and planning retreats
• Chair of MeckEd’s Board of Directors
• Recipient of the AIA Charlotte Citizen Architect award, 2014

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