Cobb was nominated by the Cheshire 4-H Council. He is a former member of the Hilltop 4-H Club in Lebanon. Wes met his wife, Ruth at 4-H activities. They had 4 children, all girls, who were active in the Cheshire County 4-H program. Both Ruth and Wes were active in the Leaders Association.

Shown at left is 4-H Youth Development Program Leader Wendy Brock presenting Wes with a plaque during State Activities Day.

To this day, Wes continues to be very active. He serves as the Cheshire 4-H Council treasurer, began a term of service on the Extension Advisory Council in 2003, and chairs the nominating committee. He is on the State Extension Advisory Council. He helps interview candidates for Teen Conference, manages the finances for the Fair 4-H Kitchen and is a continual advocate for the 4-H program. He has over 27 years of active leadership for the 4-H program and a number of other years of volunteer service to UNH Cooperative Extension. Congratulations, Wes.