My Experience
Education and Awards
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts in Journalism | Sports and Broadcast concentrations (2017)
Bachelor of Arts in History (2018)
Broadcast Education Association
National 2nd Place Student Play-by-Play category (2018)
Michigan Association of Broadcasters
1st Place College Radio Talk-show category (2017)
2nd Place Play-by-Play category (2017)
Honorable Mention Play-by-Play category (2018)
Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) | Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations Peoria, IL | 2021 - Present
Play-by-play voice of the Peoria Rivermen professional hockey club, utilizing deep familiarity with hockey culture to tell meaningful impactful stories about the Rivermen games, players, and coaches.
Created and implemented comprehensive social media, digital marketing (including Meta Ads) and content creation efforts to boost organizational footprint, fan engagement, and player visibility. Result was most well attended season in last ten years.
Produced and created various creative media to enhance advertiser/sponsor visibility and value.
Produced and created video content for digital media that drove awareness of the brand, organization, players in the community and on the ice – including coach, player, and narrative centered content.
Created and implemented graphical elements utilizing Adobe Suite, Canva & Filmora to further marketing and promotions campaigns while increasing merchandise sales via social media presence.
Proficient in AI software tools in creation of motion and still graphics for social media. Willing to embrace new technology.
Drafted press releases, game notes, recaps, and biographies for the tea.
Developed and maintained positive relationships with local media outlets for positive team coverage.
Odessa Jackalopes (NAHL) | Director of Broadcasting & Media Relations Odessa, TX | 2018 - 2021
Play-by-play voice of the Odessa Jackalopes hockey club, broadcasting over 140 games on radio and online television in the North American Hockey League.
Wrote, produced, and hosted weekly coaches show with player and guest interviews, as well as pregame, intermission, and postgame shows and interviews.
Developed corporate sponsorships and increased brand visibility in the community.
Produced and managed social media content including graphics, videos, and in-game updates.
Produced printed material, such as line charts, programs, schedules and game day packets.
Coordinated media posts and releases and hosted press conferences for major events.
Significantly increased radio station share rating on game nights.
Big Ten Network Student U | Play-by-play/on-air talent Michigan State Univ. | 2013 – 2018
Play-by-play, color commentator, and sideline announcer for Michigan State University hockey, baseball, softball and soccer.
Operated on-site audio and coordinated with the main board ops at the Chicago headquarters.
Handled camera operations for select broadcasts.
Muskegon Lumberjacks (USHL) | Broadcast Intern Muskegon, MI | September 2017 – April 2018
Assisted on-air play-by-play talent in game-day stat-sheet and lineup preparation, spotting, and stats.
Wrote postgame recaps for muskegonlumberjacks.com.
Managed social media accounts during games.
Wrote, produced and hosted intermission shows that included period recaps, score-updates and story segments.
Impact 89 FM | Show host/hockey reporter Michigan State Univ. | September 2013 – April 2018
Hosted Michigan State and Big Ten Hockey centered podcast “Behind the Mask”. Voted 2017’s best college radio talk show in Michigan.
Hockey beat reporter responsible for three to five stories per week.
Live tweeted games and created relevant social media content, including audio and video.
Publicized and coordinated social media posts regarding hockey coverage and breaking news.
Bart Rogers President & COO Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) 309-680-3809 bart.rogers@rivermen.net
Jim Jackson Play-by-play broadcaster Philadelphia Flyers (NHL) 609-560-7675 jjflyer1@aol.com
Jean-Guy Trudel Head Coach Peoria Rivermen (SPHL) 309-472-9263 jeanguytrudel@rivermen.net
Matt McConnell Play-by-play broadcaster Utah Mammoth (NHL) 678-431-5922 dixiepucks@bellsouth.net
John Ahlers Play-by-play broadcaster Anaheim Ducks (NHL) 714-809-1490 johnnyahlers@aol.com
Neil Koepke Hockey Writer msuspartans.com (Ret.) 2018 ACHA Jim Fullerton Award 517-648-0579 mrpuck7@aol.com