H. Wes Reeder appointed to IHMC Board of Directors

JANUARY 31, 2025

Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon President, H.Wes Reeder appointed to IHMC Board of Directors.

(PENSACOLA, FL) Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon is pleased to announce that H. Wesley “Wes” Reeder has been named to the Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition (IHMC) Board of Directors.

The Florida IHMC is a not-for-profit research institute of the State University System of Florida with locations in Pensacola and Ocala, Florida.  IHMC scientists and engineers investigate a broad range of topics related to building systems aimed at amplifying and extending human cognitive, physical and perceptual capabilities.

“IHMC is very fortunate to have Wes join our board of directors.” Dr. Morley Stone said. “His personal and professional experience will be an incredibly valuable resource for us.”

Wesley Reeder is the firm president of Emmanuel Sheppard & Condon and is a shareholder with the firm. He is Board Certified by the Florida Bar in Construction Law and has extensive experience in construction and commercial litigation. As a Florida Supreme Court Certified Circuit Civil Mediator, he serves clients statewide with an emphasis on the Panhandle and North Florida, mediating various issues including construction defects, contract disputes and related litigation.

Prior to his law career, Wes served more than 24 years as a Naval Reserve Officer.  While on active duty in the U.S. Navy, Wes had the honor as serving as a crewman with the Naval Flight Demonstration Squadron (a.k.a. Blue Angels) As a retired service member, Wes has supported the work IHMC does in support of our military mission, on a broad operational scale and in relation to the ongoing research and development.

Giving back to the community he serves is very important to Wes, as can be seen by his involvement and leadership in several local and regional associations including the Naval Reserve Officer Association, Florida Institute for Human and Machine Cognition, Greater Pensacola Chamber of Commerce, Gulf Breeze Rotary Club, Pensacola Heritage Foundation, Blue Angels Alumni Association, Pensacola Runners Association, Fiesta of Five Flags, and Pensacola Navy Days.

In his spare time, Wes enjoys cycling, mountaineering and spending time with his family.