A native of Tupelo, MS, Dr. West attended the University of Mississippi School of Dentistry after completing undergrad at Ole Miss. After graduation, he returned to Tupelo to practice dentistry at Tupelo Dental Group alongside his father and his uncle, who are also dentists. 

Dr. West is an avid outdoorsman and enjoys hiking, hunting and fishing in his spare time, along with playing golf and watching SEC sports. He and his wife Maggie live in the Jackson area.