NATE BUKATY
11456 Conser Street, Overland Park, KS, 66210, Phone: (913) 484-5662, Email:
I bring a strong base of knowledge and passion for athletics, including several years of experience as play-by-play announcer. Present a substantial and diverse background in broadcasting experience and focus on providing a positive tone and enthusiasm to all broadcasts.
EDUCATION
1994-1998 Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism, University of Kansas
CURRENT EMPLOYMENT
2001-Present TV/radio play-by-play announcer, University of Kansas Women’s Basketball
Serve as play-by-play voice of all University of Kansas Women’s Basketball games on the Jayhawk IMG Sports Network.
2003-Present TV play-by-play announcer, University of Kansas/Jayhawk Television Network
Perform play-by-play of division-I men’s basketball, baseball, football, soccer, and softball for Jayhawk Television Network.
2003-Present Radio sideline reporter, University of Kanas Football
Serve as pre-game show host and sideline report for all University of Kansas football games on the Jayhawk IMG Sports Network.
2004-Present Talk show host, Sports Radio 810 WHB
Serve as cohost of sports talk show, “The Border Patrol” during morning drive time, 6-10 a.m., Monday through Friday on Sports Radio 810 WHB, Kansas City.
2009-Present TV reporter, Kansas City Royals/Fox Sports Kansas City
Serve as on-field and clubhouse reporter for “Boulevard Royals Live” pregame and postgame show on Fox Sports Kansas City.
PAST EMPLOYMENT
2000-2006 Radio reporter, Kansas City Royals/810 WHB
Served as full-time traveling radio reporter for Sports Radio 810 and Royals Radio Network.
1999-2000 Radio reporter, Sports Radio 1250 KKGM “The GAME”
Produced and hosted sports talk programming
1998-1999 Sports programmer, KRES Radio, Moberly, Mo.
Hosted various sports programming, play-by-play for local college and high school athletic events.
ACHIEVEMENTS/ACTIVITIES
Present Serve as President and Founder of the Sean D. Biggs Memorial Foundation, in honor of a close friend who lost his battle with cancer in September of 2012. Our mission is to raise awareness of the causes and prevention of cancer, and to support cancer prevention research.
Present Regularly host pep-rallies, sports events for Kansas City Chiefs, University of Kansas, Sporting Kansas City Soccer Club, etc.
1994-1998 Member Delta Upsilon Fraternity
1997-1998 Sports Director of campus radio station, KJHK
REFERENCES
Kevin Landy, Executive Producer, Fox Sports Midwest, 314-206-7033
Mitch Holthus, Play-by-play, Missouri Valley, Big 12, Kansas City Chiefs, 785-663-6062
Ryan Lefebvre, Play-by-play, Fox Sports Kansas City, 815-590-8200