Wesley Baker
LOAN OFFICER
NMLS: 2486950
BIRTHPLACE: Ocala, Florida
Wesley, also goes by Wes, was born and raised in Ocala, Florida. In his younger years he enjoyed playing soccer, tennis and paintball. His love of paintball carried over into his college years and while attending the University of Florida he played on their tournament paintball team and competed in The Collegiate Nationals Paintball Tournament. He was also a brother of the Delta Tau Delta Fraternity.
After leaving Gainesville Wesley moved to Orlando and began his career in hospitality at the JW Marriott and The Ritz Carlton at Grande Lakes where he put his love for helping people and creating incredible experiences to good use. He won the Five Diamond of the Quarter and was nominated for Five Daimond of the Year. He was also awarded the Spirit to Serve, one of the highest awards available for exceptional service. He also has spent time on Siesta Key in Property management helping ensure great stays for the guests and the best return on investment for the owners.
Wesley spends his time when away from the office volunteering with the Siesta Key Rotary Club doing beach clean ups and running charitable events, the most recent being the 1st Annual Siesta Key Pirate Pub Crawl. He enjoyed his time as President overseeing club operations and leading service projects and continues to serve the club as secretary. He also enjoys spending time with his wife,family, and his dachshund Baxter.
He currently resides in Riverview, with his wife, who is also a University of Florida Graduate, Go Gators!
Fun Facts:
He is a former player on The University of Florida Tournament Paintball Team
He is the recent Past President of Siesta Key Rotary, Current Secretary
He is a Notary Public Commission # HH 286438
“If you want to build a ship, don’t drum up the men to gather wood, divide the work, and give orders. Instead, teach them to yearn for the vast and endless sea.”
― Antoine de Saint-Exupéry