Gary L. Swanson

I am the Director of Broadcasting for Westminster College. My background in service, audio/visual technologies, education, radio and television broadcasting, and helping youth is equally broad. I never get tired of seeing someone achieve, no matter where it occurs, and am passionate about coaching and teaching young men and women to succeed in life, encouraging them to help others in the process. My leadership style is generated from my coaching and teaching experiences. I work to identify and tap into motivations to achieve team investment in well crafted, mutually-defined goals. I ask plenty of questions, and welcome more. I foster honest, positive communication that encourages individuals to venture outside of their comfort zones for their own growth, providing support, encouragement, and regular feedback while welcoming the same in return. I have been with Westminster since 1990, and enjoy the opportunities and relationships that my position provides.  I received my Bachelor of Arts from Westminster (Telecommunications) in 1988, and later completed my Elementary Education Teaching Certification in 2003. After working in professional broadcasting, I served the college for 24 years as Director of Audio Visual Services.  In 2014, I became Technical Operations Manager for the college's radio and television programs, (and from 2019-2024 I also became the Media Systems Engineer for ITS,) overseeing coordination of all facilities and technology for the Broadcasting and Media Production program, including Broadcast equipment, the television and radio studios, the remote truck and all remote transmission equipment. while coordinating and training the sports broadcast teams, and all remote broadcast crews. Throughout this time I have also served an area school district as a basketball coach and volunteer my time with the Mercer County Juvenile Advisory Council.