What drew you to sports broadcasting and radio?
I fell in love with high school basketball at a young age, listening to legendary voices like Charlie Jenkins, Lee Kelly and Ted Throckmorton— voices that would later become mentors as I learned from them and worked alongside them. If New Albany was playing too far away for my dad or family and I to attend, I would recreate the game using a small basketball goal in our basement while listening to Charlie’ s play-by-play on the radio call. I’ m so fortunate to have had the opportunity to develop close relationships with those outstanding men and broadcasters.
What changes / additions have you made or will you be implementing in the near future?
Thanks to the incredible team we’ ve built, it’ s amazing to see all the new programs and initiatives we have in motion, and we’ re just getting started. We’ ve just opened registration for the Southern Indiana NFL FLAG Football Spring League and are gearing up for a variety of Easter events, highlighted by the third-annual Floyd County EasterFest at Kevin Hammersmith Memorial Park. Plus, we’ re looking forward to concerts, new summer camps and more as the weather warms up.
FEATURE Q & A
How often do you get asked about something that was said on the show when you’ re out and about?
All the time, and I love it. Some of the best topics, questions and ideas for my daily show come directly from the folks I run into at local games, in the grocery store or via WXVW’ s listener text line.
What’ s your role as the superintendent for Floyd County Parks.
My commitment as parks superintendent is to ensure we offer a wide range of recreational opportunities for our entire community, including youth, adults and senior citizens. Alongside my staff, we’ re focused on going above-and-beyond to make our department a leader in first-class programming, from sports camps and leagues to concerts and special events. Along with increased programming, we also maintain a large acreage of parkland, and we’ re constantly exploring all funding and grant opportunities to support ongoing improvements to our aging parks and facilities. We also operate the Southern Indiana Sports Center and are actively transforming it into a true community facility designed to host events, rentals and gatherings that serve everyone in our county and beyond.
What’ s a typical day like as the superintendent?
Every day brings its own opportunities and challenges. This work often means long hours, nights and weekends to make activities and programming available to the folks we serve. I feel this position has been the perfect fit for me, and it’ s truly an honor to serve a community that has given so much to me.
Who are some of your role models professionally?
I’ ve been fortunate to have a long list of mentors guiding me in community service, parks and recreation and radio. Our county has a proud history of great parks superintendents, including the late Bob Lane and my predecessor, Roger Jeffers. Former New Albany coach and athletic director Don Unruh has been extremely influential throughout both my youth and adult years. I’ m also grateful for the friendship and guidance of Ron Toran, former New Albany Fire Chief, who in retirement has worked for us part-time at the Parks Department. And on the radio side, I owe a lot to Charlie Jenkins, Lee Kelly and Ted Throckmorton.
Before joining the parks department, you launched the Floyd County Elementary Basketball League. Why is it important get youngsters playing organized sports early in life?
The FCEBL was created to bring back elementary schoolbased basketball, giving students the chance to represent the school they attend. Beyond the game, organized sports teach teamwork, perseverance and how to handle challenges. 10. What do you love about living in Southern Indiana?
We live in a wonderful place full of opportunities and a bright future. The best part of our area, though, is the people who make our communities so strong and welcoming.
MAR / APR 2026 NEWS AND TRIBUNE SPORTS MAGAZINE PAGE NO. 17