Dr. Gary A. Hypes, JD, CPA, CGMA is an Assistant Professor of Business and Information Technology Department. Dr. Hypes graduated from West Liberty University, West Liberty, WV in the spring of 1994 with a B.S. with a specialization in Accounting. He passed the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) examination in the fall of 1994. Dr. Hypes received his CGMA designation in May of 2012. Dr. Hypes graduated from West Virginia College of Law in the spring of 2003. Dr. Hypes has been teaching in higher education since 2003. He currently serves on the Undergraduate Research, Service Learning and Academic Technology committees. Dr. Hypes is the academic advisor for the Student Accounting Society (SAS) and College Republican. He also administers the Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) program at the college. Since arriving at MAC in 2008, Dr. Hypes has started SAS, VITA, College Republicans and the Business Recognition Dinner.

Dr. Hypes is a member of the American Accounting Association (AAA), American Institute of CPA's (AICPA), Institute of Management Accountants (IMA) and Pennsylvania Institute of CPA (PICPA).

"The reason I chose Accounting as my major was because there is a wide variety of jobs that I could do when I graduate college. It was also one of the most desirable degrees worldwide and almost guaranteeing you will find a job upon graduation. Accounting has changed from just sitting behind a desk 40 hours a week to going out in the public to conduct audits or examine fraud cases and that’s why I chose Accounting as my major."

Jordan Roberts