Wesley Newton

Chief Executive Officer & Co-Owner, Carolina Exteriors

About Wesley

From the time he could hold a paintbrush, Wesley Newton has loved fixing things. What began as a relaxing hobby—painting and tackling small remodels after high school—quickly grew into a calling. While earning his degree at Clemson University, Wesley worked with a local remodeling firm and discovered a talent for blending craftsmanship with business strategy.

After graduation, he spent a decade at James Hardie Building Products, sharpening his expertise in residential construction, exterior siding systems, and market development. Those ten years gave Wesley a deep understanding of how the right products, installed the right way, can protect and elevate a home for decades.

When he isn’t helping homeowners re-imagine their exteriors, you’ll find Wesley tinkering with his next DIY project or cheering on his Clemson Tigers.

Founding Carolina Exteriors

In 2010, Wesley launched Carolina Exteriors with a simple vision: provide homeowners with world-class Hardie® siding installations backed by genuine, people-first service. Having served in every role—from crew lead to estimator to general manager—he knows every inch of the business. That hands-on journey reinforced his core belief: a company’s greatest asset is its people—employees, trade partners, and the homeowners we serve.

Credentials & Recognitions

• Clemson University – B.S. Construction-related discipline 
• James Hardie Elite Preferred Contractor & Presidents Club honoree 
• Owens Corning Preferred Contractor 
• GuildQuality Guildmaster Award recipient 
• EPA Lead-Safe Certified (RRP) 
• Remodeling Magazine “Big 50” inductee 

Professional Leadership

• Member, National Association of the Remodeling Industry (NARI) 
• Advisor, James Hardie Contractor Advisory Group 
• Speaker, James Hardie Contractors Summit & Advisory Group 

Areas of Expertise

Exterior cladding • Residential construction strategy • Team leadership & culture-building • Market expansion • Customer experience optimization