Ponchatoula's Mayor-elect is a true son of Ponchatoula! Wesley is the proud son of Charlene Branch Daniels and the late J. Alton Daniels. He and his sister, Theresa, were raised in Ponchatoula where he attended Saint Joseph’s and Saint Thomas Aquinas (’96). Wesley attended SLU until his father passed away, at which point he stepped into his family business, Branch Real Estate, which his grandmother founded in the 1940s. Wesley and his wife, Brandy, have raised their children, Byron (18) and Isabel (14) in Ponchatoula where he will be sworn in as Mayor in July. Aside from his family, here are Wesley’s 5 favorite things:

Hunting

These days, Wesley exclusively hunts deer and primarily with a bow. He’s willing to hunt wherever the deer are, but prefers his camp in Port Gibson.

Trips With His Wife

While he thoroughly enjoys traveling with his family, each year Wesley and his wife prioritize taking a trip together. The destinations are usually tropical for their marriage-strengthening trips.

Playing on the Farm

At least once per month, Wesley and his family spend a weekend at their 120-acre farm in Port Gibson. Doing tractor work and other chores in nature are enjoyable and a great way to spend wholesome family time.

Porch at the Camp

After a long day of chores on the farm, the porch, which overlooks a very large pond, is Wesley’s quiet place to relax and reflect on all things. The time spent on that porch with his family is time he cherishes.

His Hometown

Wesley loves Ponchatoula, the city that helped raise him. He appreciates how the community rallies around each other in their times of need and in their times of celebration. He loves it so much that he wanted to dedicate his time and talent to lead the city as Mayor!