Manager/Broadcast Engineer for WMLK Radio, Bethel, Pennsylvania.

With academic training in electrical (master), electronics, legal assistance, Bible theory, and criminal justice, Gary McAvin embraced a wide range of disciplines while undertaking his scholarly pursuits. Garnering accolades and recognition for his academic achievements in the classroom and exhibiting leadership qualities, personal integrity, and moral character, Gary McAvin graduated summa cum laude, focusing on both legal assistance and criminal justice. He obtained his Bachelor of Science following completion of his studies at Quest-Kaplan University in Davenport, Iowa.

A member of the Golden Key International Honour Society, Alpha Beta Kappa, and Alpha Phi Sigma, Gary McAvin maintains membership in three exclusive academic societies that can only be joined by invitation. Other criteria for membership include a 4.0 grade point average or a ranking in the top 10 percent of one’s graduating class.

While pursuing his studies, Gary McAvin preserved an A average while making both the President's list and the Dean's list multiple times. Additionally, Gary McAvin continues to write papers on the subject of criminal justice under a pen name and is presently working on his Master’s degree in Criminal Justice.

In addition, Gary McAvin is a talented and accomplished musician who plays guitar, sings, and is drawn to performing the classical works by Andrés Segovia and Fernando Sor, among others. He currently owns and plays several guitars, including an Amalio Burguet classical instrument manufactured in Spain, a Samick LaSalle JZ-4 designed by Greg Bennett with Seymour Duncan pickups, a 1983 Ibanez Electric, and an Alvarez 12-string acoustic guitar.

Exposed to music during his entire childhood, Gary McAvin had a grandmother who was a music teacher and pianist. His father also played guitar, sang in a band, and produced a record.

Currently, Gary McAvin works for international broadcasting station WMLK Radio as a Shortwave Radio Manager in Bethel, Pennsylvania. In this position, he played a major role in rebuilding the original 50-kilowatt (kW) shortwave transmitter. McAvin later replaced it with a 250 kW BBC unit imported from Europe, which he reconstructed and restored to its original configuration.

When not broadcasting, McAvin supports the March of Dimes, and the Jude Foundation.