Program Instructor 
Instructor: Gary Abel
Teaching since: 1990
Teaching at Mid-East since: 2014
Credentials: Career and Technical Educator Certification through Ohio University, Athens
Field Experience: CNC Machinist at Glacier Clevite, McConnelsville; Manual & CNC Machinist and CNC Mill Leadman, Rockwell International, Columbus; Supervisor, JP Industries, McConnelsville
Notable Awards/Accomplishments: MVESC Exemplary Educator (2011-2012, 2012-2013, and 2015-2016), Washington State Community College-Morgan Local Tech Prep Outstanding Educator, Rockwell International-Team of the Quarter, Fabrication
Hobbies/Interests: Camping and Yard work
Family Graduates of Mid-East: Wife-Kim Coen Abel, Distributive Education