Eventually, Wes returned home to work at the Royal Bank of Canada before transitioning to a career in software sales. The latter opportunity brought him to Denver, where he weathered the collapse of the “dot com” era. Disillusioned by the constant reinvention of technology, he was drawn to work in a more timeless, proven industry, as well as the opportunity to control his own destiny. Returning to his family’s roots, he pursued a certificate in Construction Management at Colorado State University and began a second career in commercial building.
After a few years in commercial construction, the more mindful, relationship-based aspect of residential projects appealed to Wes’ interests, inspiring him to purchase Basements & Beyond in 2007. Over the next 15 years, he incrementally grew the already successful remodeling business to focus on more historic, complex design-build projects with the help of a talented team of in-house architectural designers and seasoned project managers. In 2023, he renamed the brand “B&B” to better represent this evolution, while still acknowledging the company’s roots.
When he’s not in the office or on a project worksite, you can find Wes in the air—flying volunteer, non-emergency missions for Angel Flight West and dog rescue missions for Pilot ‘n’ Paws.
