Meet Our Mayor
Master of Education in Technical Education,Alabama A&M University
Normal, AL
Bachelor of Business Administration, Faulkner University
Montgomery, AL
Bachelor of Science in Electronic Engineering Technology
Excelsior College
Albany, NY
Associate in Applied Science in Electronic Engineering Technology
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
Associate in Applied Science in Mass Communications
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, AL
Alabama Class A Professional Teacher’s Certificate
Level 5 Career Technical Teacher’s Certificate
Certified Professional Broadcast Engineer (SBE)
Certified Broadcast Networking Technologist (SBE)
Master Technician AM/FM (NARTE)
Certified Electronics Technician - Journeyman (ISCET)
FCC General Radio/Telephone Operator’s License w/ Radar
Ham Radio Operator License, Amateur Extra Class (WB4GR)
Jefferson County Mayors Association
West Jefferson Mayors Association
Association for Career and Technical Education
Alabama Educational Technology Association
National Education Association
Alabama Education Association
National Association of Broadcasters
Alabama Broadcasters Association
Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
Society of Broadcast Engineers (Senior Member)
National Association of Radio and Telecommunications Engineers
International Society of Certified Electronic Technicians
Owner/General Manager, Chief Engineer - WJLD AM 1400
Since 1987
General Manager, Chief Engineer, WJLD AM 1400
1985 - 1987
Contract Broadcast Engineer since 1984
Bessemer City Schools
Electronics Instructor (12/1994 – 02/2005)
Bessemer City Schools
System Technology Coordinator, (02/2005-present)
Mayor, City Of Midfield, Alabama since 10/04
Vice President Jefferson County Mayors Association
Past President Midfield Neighborhood Association Inc.
President Midfield Voters League
Chairman Advisory Board, Broadcasting Program, Jefferson State Community College
Chairman Zoning and Planning Board, Midfield
Vice Chairman Jefferson County Committee for Economic Opportunity
Commissioner Red Mountain Park
Commissioner Railroad Reservation Park
Faith Chapel Christian Center
1987 - At age 30, became one of America’s youngest radio station owners
1989 - Named to “Top 40 under 40” by Birmingham Business Journal
1990 - Named to “Top 40 Under 40 Hall of Fame” by Birmingham Business Journal
1999 - Named to Birmingham Mayor Bernard Kincaid’s Transition team
2002 - “Communication Leadership Award” by Toastmasters International
2003 – “Media Pioneer Award” by The United Negro College Fund
2003 – “Broadcast Digital Pioneer Award” by Ibiquity Digital Corp.
2004 – Elected Mayor - The City Of Midfield, Alabama
2004 – “Leadership Awards, Proclamations, and/or Resolutions from Congressman Artur Davis, The Alabama State Senate, The Alabama House of Representatives, The Jefferson County Commission, The cities of Bessemer, Birmingham, Fairfield, and Midfield.
2006 – A.G. Gaston Green Power 10, Entrepreneur Award
2007 – Finalist, Small Businessman of the year by the Birmingham Regional Chamber of Commerce
Married: Wife - Willamena
Children: Gary Jr., April, Jon, Gavette, Alexis, and Austin
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