Regional Area Representative
Wes Preston is responsible for working with municipalities and utilities to educate and develop the best program options for their residents throughout the northeast. Prior to HomeServe, he developed and grew B2B events within the home building industry. Wes has BA in Economics and Communication from Denison University in Granville, OH. He grew up in Darien, CT and has lived throughout CT the past 10 years, and enjoys fishing and skiing throughout New England in his free time.
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Service Line Warranty Program We love seeing our current partners and meeting new prospects. Stop by our booth at the following conferences to chat with our representatives. November 4 – […]
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