Gary Edmond Girard

Background

Girard, Gary Edmond was born on October 3, 1943 in Webster, Massachusetts, United States. Son of Edmond Joseph and Ann Frances Girard.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Broadcasting, Boston University, 1966.

Career

Announcer, WPOP Radio, Hartford, Connecticut, 1966-1967; account executive, WHCT-television, Hartford, Connecticut, 1967-1969; account executive, WPOP Radio, Hartford, Connecticut, 1969-1975; sales manager, WPOP, WIOF Radio, Hartford, Connecticut, 1975-1984; general manager, WNLC, WTYD Radio, New London, Connecticut, 1984-1986; eastern regional manager, National Association of Broadcasters, 1986-1989; director sales development, CRN International, Hamden, Connecticut, 1990-1995; vice president, general manager, WKCD Radio, Mystic, Connecticut, since 1995.

Achievements

• Gary Edmond Girard has been listed as a noteworthy Broadcasting executive by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Sponsor Connecticut Prison Association, Hartford, 1967-1969, Public Relations Communication, United Way of Southeastern Connecticut, Gales Ferry, 1987-1995. Member Greater Hartford Advertising Club, (board directors 1981-1984), Connecticut Broadcasters Association, (board directors 1984-1986), Mystic Chamber of Commerce (Outdoor Art FestivalCom. 1988-1994, board directors since 1997), Chamber of Commerce Southeastern Connecticut (board directors 1986).

Interests

• Avocations: power boating, traveling.

Connections

Married Lois Elaine Klock, June 4, 1966.

Father:

Edmond Joseph Girard

Mother:

Ann Frances Girard

Spouse:

Lois Elaine Klock