With an entrepreneurial spirit and a dedication to service, Gary W. Stoops has spent almost 50 years building a legacy of business success and community support as president of GMAZ Inc. and a longtime Dairy Queen franchise owner. Mr. Stoops’ commitment to growth, integrity, and people has guided him from his early years managing a single location to leading an operation that grew annual sales from $180,000 to an impressive $1.5 million.

Mr. Stoops has combined practical business knowledge with a genuine belief in giving back with the experience he gained at The University of Pittsburgh and Alfred Tech. He is an active community volunteer, known for his generosity and kindness. One Christmas, during a time of high unemployment in his county, he ensured that every member of his team received a full holiday meal, a gesture that demonstrated his deep sense of responsibility and care for others.

Mr. Stoops’ leadership and civic engagement earned him recognition as Man of the Year by the local Chamber of Commerce in 2000. Beyond business, he nurtures his creative side through poetry, with his piece “Friends I’ve Never Met” published in the International Library of Poetry, highlighting a thoughtful dimension to his entrepreneurial drive.

While Mr. Stoops continues to focus on the growth and success of GMAZ Inc., he also values time spent supporting his family and exploring personal interests like stock trading. His story stands as a testament to what’s possible when dedication, heart, and community commitment come together—values that continue to shape his work and inspire those around him.