Wes Bennett has been serving as the Clerk-Treasurer since August of 2005. Wes is a 1976 graduate of Plainfield High School. He has directed the Plainfield Optimist Football program, is a past president of the Optimist Club, and volunteers for several organizations. He is also a former member of the Morgan County Community Foundation Board of Directors.

Wes brings over 25 years of private sector background and training to the office including sales, marketing, financial and senior management experience. As the fiscal agent for the Town, Wes is responsible for all financial record keeping and management. In addition, his responsibilities include timekeeping and payroll, bank reconciliations and investments, public meeting documentation, audit controls, and accounts payable and receivables.

Wes is married and has two adult sons.