A native Arkansan, Wesley has been captivated since childhood by both the natural and built environment. With a strong commitment to design, he has helped elevate Polk Stanley Wilcox to a higher standard of excellence. Under his direction, the firm has been recognized for its architecture through numerous state, regional and national design awards. Having served as both a juror and speaker for AIA chapters, his innovative approach to design is both collaborative and exploratory, with a relentless commitment to both placemaking and relationship building. His persistent focus on teamwork, problem solving, and project management has cultivated an exceptional reputation both locally and regionally.
With more than 30 years of experience, his award-winning portfolio of work has primarily focused on large institutional commissions, such as Camp Commons at Camp Aldersgate (the state’s first LEED Gold building and an AIA Gulf States Region design award recipient), the UAMS College of Public Health (national ASHE VISTA Award), the Psychiatric Research Institute at UAMS, the Student Services Center at UALR, the Housing Administration building at the University of Arkansas, and Hendrix College’s Miller Creative Quad. Significant works of design currently under construction include a new Science Building at Little Rock’s historic Central High School, a new theater for Opera in the Ozarks in Eureka Springs, and the Alice L. Walton School of Medicine in Bentonville.
Wesley’s leadership extends beyond his firm, having served as President of the Arkansas Chapter of the American Institute of Architects, President of the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design Professional Advisory Board, and his recent term as President of the Arkansas State Board of Architects, Landscape Architects, and Interior Designers.
