Wes McCurtis is in his seventh season as Cypress College’s Athletic Director and Associate Dean of Kinesiology. Wes was formally introduced as the Athletic Director in August 2019 before adding Associate Dean of Kinesiology to his title in July 2023. As Athletic Director and Associate Dean of Kinesiology, Wes oversees all aspects of the College’s 14 intercollegiate athletic programs and all athletic related courses, providing support for over 250 student-athletes.

Since taking the helm, Wes has led Cypress Athletics through a period of growth and achievement, including a 2023 3C2A Softball State Title, four 3C2A State Runners-Up finishes, seven Orange Empire Conference Titles, 10 3C2A State Tournament appearances, and national recognition in the NATYCAA Cup, where Cypress consistently ranks among the top programs in the state association division. During his tenure, the department has expanded its support for student-athletes through enhanced academic services, including the creation of the Student-Athlete Success Center (SASC), expanded mental health and wellness resources, and name, image, and likeness (NIL) education and support. He has also overseen major improvements in athletic branding, digital media engagement, facilities, and fundraising, including the creation of the Cypress College Athletics Hall of Fame, which now stands as a signature community event celebrating alumni excellence.

Along with his role at Cypress, Wes is involved at the conference, state, and national level for two-year college athletics as a NATYCAA Executive Committee Member and Region 8 representative, 3C2A Equity & Inclusion Committee Member, CCCADA Vice President, 3C2A Softball Management Council Representative, and Orange Empire Conference Men’s Basketball representative. He also serves as an adjunct instructor for the Sports Management master's program at California State University, Long Beach where he helps prepare students for careers in sports.
 
Wes previously served as the Sports Information & Marketing Director at Cypress College from 2015-2019, where he helped grow the Cypress College Athletics brand. He was honored as the 19th recipient of the California Community College Sports Information Association’s "Brass Top Award" in 2019 and served as the webmaster and public relations representative for the Orange Empire Conference. He graduated from California Lutheran University in 2014 with a bachelor's degree in business administration, before earning his master's degree in Sports Management from Long Beach State in 2016.