Experience

The Pursuit, LLC (The Pursuit Program)

• President

  • Nov 2012 - Present

  The Pursuit Program has been implemented in school districts throughout Western Pennsylvania. The Pursuit Program develops and prepares students grades 6-12, for success while in high school, college and for life after college, utilizing mentors and their life experiences to help empower them to reach the highest level of success. The Pursuit Program’s facilitators are all former professional or collegiate athletes. This captures the attention of the students immediately and enables them to be more open to not only listen to what they have to say, but also probes them to think more positively.The Pursuit Program targets students who need extra encouragement to excel in their academics. The curriculum used surrounds the insight that has been written in the best-selling book, "The Pursuit with Patience,"​ to help educate the students. As a part of the program, each student receives a life skills workbook, called “The Pursuit Workbook." This life skills curriculum provides the essential steps to success for students. It is constructed around the skills that are acquired from being involved in athletics and demonstrates how to use lessons from team activities in their everyday life to help achieve success. The Pursuit Program is similar to a mentoring program and provides a platform for the students to acquire additional knowledge, skills, and attitudes necessary to be successful individuals and life-long learners. This program focuses on topics such as the following: Success, Planning, Positioning, Persistence, Goal-setting, Drive, Dedication, and offers a forum for students to address any issues they are having in school or at home openly. The Pursuit Program instills key attributes that are necessary to excel and the facilitators are able to connect with students.Please visit www.thepursuitprogram.com for more information about this program or to view a video clip of The Pursuit Program in action. Show less

• Published Author/ Motivational Speaker

  • Nov 2012 - Present

  From beginning to end, "The Pursuit with Patience"​ is both inspiring and heart-rending as Wes shares the obstacles he faced in his pursuit of the NFL. It is a telling story of how faith in oneself can lead you to insurmountable victories and how staying patient, while aggressively working toward your goals can help you achieve your dreams. Wes'​ book also gives you an inside perspective on the trials a student athlete endures, the college football recruitment process, and the business of the NFL.Wes Lyons' motivational keynote speeches are in high demand by many businesses, organizations, associations and conferences seeking to provide audiences with a positive, yet real perspective on life and its challenges. He has built a brand as an inspirational leader and speaker by discussing how he defied the odds by being part of less than 1% of high school football players to play for a Division I-A school, and then continue to be signed by an NFL team. Show less


Lifestyle Marketing
• United States
• Advertising Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Chief of Staff

  • Apr 2021 - Present


Cakery Square

• United States
• Food and Beverage Services

• Owner

  • Jul 2017 - Jan 2022

  We are a traditional bakery, but our mission is to empower the underprivileged youth within the community. We encourage an entrepreneurial mind set and provide jobs to students who are involved in The Pursuit Program at local schools in the area. Our goal is to provide these students with an opportunity to learn, train, and work so they have the skills to be independent and successful adults. Cakery Square is so much more than a traditional bakery; it is a platform for students to start training in areas that are passionate to them and help equip them for real-life experience. Cakery Square is located in Homestead, PA in The Waterfront shopping area. We have over 20 years of baking experience on our team and enjoy helping our customers create the most unique pastry items for their special occasions. We specialize in fondant cakes and other homemade baked goods because our focus is on providing exceptional quality using only the best ingredients. We also offer the premium brand, SpecialTEA Blend, which includes very unique black, green and rooibos tea blends (such as Champagne teas), that are a perfect match to all of our delicious desserts. Show less


National Football League (NFL)
• United States
• Spectator Sports
• 700 & Above Employee
• Pittsburgh Steelers

  • Jan 2011 - Jun 2012

West Virginia University
• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee
• Athlete

  • Jun 2006 - Dec 2009