Ken McWilliams, a lifelong resident of Canonsburg, Pennsylvania, has found his second home in West Virginia regarding his love for officiating the sport of wrestling.

He began refereeing over 48 years ago, but he truly made a name for himself when he and his best friend, the late Hall of Famer Barry Gashel, entered the Mountain State to arbitrate our scholastic gladiators of the mats.

During his tenure, Ken McWillams officiated over 25 Ron Mauck Ohio Valley Athletic Conference Wrestling Championships in Wheeling. Likewise, McWilliams spent 20 years as a referee at the Winner's Choice in Fairmont.

He was also hired to oversee 20 West Virginia Secondary Schools Activities Commission (WVSSAC) Regional Wrestling Tournaments across the state. But he takes the most pride in having been chosen by the WVSSAC to officiate 26 West Virginia State Championships in Huntington.

For his very competent and consistent refereeing skills on the mats, Ken McWilliams was selected as the 2001 West Virginia Wrestling Official of the Year. It is noteworthy to mention that he was also well-respected in western Pennsylvania, having received the Tri-County League's prestigious "Excellence in Officiating Award" in 2016.

A 1972 graduate of Chartiers-Houston High School, Ken McWilliams spent 35 years as a United States Postal Service clerk before retiring. The last 10 years McWilliams has served as a paraprofessional in the Canonsburg School District, working with special needs children.

Ken McWilliams has been married to his devoted wife, Sandy, for 46 years. They have two beautiful daughters, Dr. Joslyn Bilitski, and Mrs. Whitney Solvay. Ken and Sandy have one grandson, Reid Bilitski, who they adore and love, spending much time enjoying his company.