Wes Long is the Executive Director of the Triangle YMCA Ranch Camp and Retreat Center in Oracle, Arizona. He has over 16 years in camping and youth development.
Wes was born and raised in Priceville, Alabama. He graduated from Jacksonville State University in 2015 with a BS in Recreational Management and Leadership. In 2021, Wes earned an MS in Camp Administration from Gratz College.
Work Experience:
2008 -2010: Water ski and wake board instructor at Camp Foley in Pine River, MN
2010-2014: Outdoor Education Instructor and Activities Director at YMCA Camp Cosby in Alpine Alabama
2015: Outdoor Education Director, YMCA Camp Cosby
2016-2017: Program Director at YMCA Camp Cha la Kee
2017-2022: Senior Director at YMCA Camp Cosby
2022 to Present: Executive Director at Triangle YMCA Ranch Camp
Wes and his fiancé, Tray Sloan, are getting married in October, 2024. They enjoy their pets (2 huskies, a hound dog, and a cat). They also enjoy traveling as much as they can, riding motorcyles, video games and camping.