Mr. Justin G. McCrary, a native of North Carolina, is the current Assistant Director of Bands at Ohio University in Athens, Ohio, and is a Doctoral Candidate in Wind Conducting at West Virginia University. During his time as a graduate assistant with the WVU Bands, he assisted with all facets of the WVU Bands. He earned his Master of Music Education degree from Ohio University, and he received his Bachelor of Music Education degree from Appalachian State University. Prior to his current appointment, he taught for over 10 years in the public schools of North Carolina; Thomasville Middle School for one year and South Davie Middle School for nine years.

Mr. McCrary holds professional membership in the National Association for Music Educators, the West Virginia Music Educators Association, the National Band Association, and College Band Directors National Association. He is a Friend of the Arts of Sigma Alpha Iota (Kappa Lambda chapter), an alumnus of Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia (Rho Tau), and an Eagle Scout.