The author is regional engineering lead for iHeartMedia Los Angeles and a member of SBE Chapter 47 Los Angeles. He is a longtime consultant and contributor to Radio World and former editor of Radio magazine. In awarding Irwin the 2025 Robert W. Flanders Engineer of the Year award, the Society of Broadcast Engineers wrote: "With nearly four decades of experience on both coasts, Irwin manages one of the most complex and influential radio operations in the country. His career has navigated the challenges of industry consolidation and evolving technologies, yet he remains deeply committed to advancing engineering standards and mentoring the next generation of professionals.”