Most recently, Gary Rivers has been the host of the popular morning radio show on My 101.7 Fm in Canton, Ohio. Gary believes that if you give back to the community, it gives back to you. That’s why his show always includes interviews with representatives from local agencies and organizations — along with plenty of music, local news, weather and sports; If it’s happening in the the listening area, Gary wants to talk about it.
Gary has over 25 years of professional commercial radio broadcast experience, in almost every phase of the business; from On-Air Morning Personality; and Program Director, Production, Promotions; General Manager
Prior to Canton, Gary’s had stints as the Morning announcer and Program Director of 97.5 WDCM-FM Marion, OH , 94.1 WHBC-FM Canton, OH..and several other radio broadcast properties in Ohio, Tennessee and Nebraska.
In addition to Radio, his community and tourism involvement has been extensive. Before calling Canton his home, Gary was active in the Marion, Ohio area for over ten years. Named, United Way of Marion Citizen of the Year, Gary founded and directed the Annual Saturday in the Park Family Festival. His community work included terms on the following Boards: Salvation Army, Celebrate Summer Arts Festival, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, American Red Cross and D.A.R.E.
Earlier, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Gary was Director of the local Convention and Visitors Bureau; He spent some time as the Marketing and Sales Director for the Shawnee State Park Lodge.
In addition to broadcasting and tourism, Gary was co-owner of a web site design business; designing sites and planning media strategies.
