Pat Courington (born 1941) began his career in radio cleaning and sweeping floors. At age 16 he went on the air before entering the sales field at age of 18 years. He was also a charter member of the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was the first inductee into the Albertville High School Hall of Honor. After receiving a BA Degree in Business Administration from Birmingham Southern College, Pat served two years active duty in the Army. In additional to broadcasting and publishing, he is a licensed real estate instructor and a Certified Residential Specialist and Broker and was a charter member of Real Estate Leaders of America, Inc.

Pat is the owner of WAVU-AM, WQSB-FM and WKXX-FM. He is also in the banking industry, small business loan industry and the data services industry. Pat is married to the former Jeannie Frasier who was former COO of AL-BO Travel and serves on the Albertville City Council. Pat has two daughters Chella Anne and Ashley. He is a member of Albertville First United Methodist Church and has served as Chairman of the Administrative Board Member, Junior High and Senior Youth Counselor, Chairman of Board of Trustees, Pastor-Parish Relations Committee and Building Committee.

Industry and Civic Honors

· Alabama Broadcaster of the Year 2002

· Alabama Broadcasters Association Lifetime Achievement Award in 1991

· Alabama Broadcasters Association President 1998-1999

· President of Marshall County Board of Realtors in 1981

· Marshall County Realtor of the Year 1981

· 1994 Citizen of the Year Albertville Chamber of Commerce

· President Albertville Chamber of Commerce 1980

· President of Albertville Rotary Club 1976-1977

· Rotary Club “Paul Harris Fellow” Award

· President of Mountain Valley Arts Council 1975-1979

· President of the Sand Mountain Tennis Association 1977

· President of Marshall County Multiple Listing Service 1982

· President of Alabama CRB Chapter 1984

· Chairman of Albertville Housing Authority

· Director Economic Development Association

· Director/Original Board Member Marshall County Leadership Challenge

· Director Albertville Downtown Action Association

· Director Alabama Association of Realtors

· Director American Heart Fund

· Director American Red Cross

· Director Alabama Press Association

· Director Marshall County Community Resource Development and Land Use Association