Ty Unthank has been with us since 2017. He started in our order fulfillment department in our warehouse, then worked his was up to customer service specialist before landing the role as Marketing/Communications & Service Specialist in early 2020. Ty oversees our social media accounts where we have seen substantial audience, activity and engagement growth. You've probably seen him most in our library of videos on site and YouTube channel.
He is a current college and high school umpire. He and Kristi (former employee) married in the summer of 2020. In August of 2022, they welcomed their first child, a daughter, Audrey to the world with much joy!
Ever been told to open your field of vision or jeered at to use your good eye? The Ump Eye Optical Vision Enhancer, Ump Eye for short, is the latest mask accessory that will have you seeing more of the field than ever before!
Join us as we bring relief donations for sport officials affected by California Wildfires.
Team up with us as we match relief donations for sport officials affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
Golf and gear make for a great time at the annual charity scramble in Phoenix, Arizona. $600 raised by MLB Umpire Signed Mizuno Pro Wave Plate Shoes for UMPS CARE Charities!
Mizuno expands their product line to include umpire pants and traditional short sleeve umpire shirts.
There has never been more options for umpire mask harnesses on the market then there are now. With these options, you are more in control of your umpire mask look and functionality. Let us guide you to which umpire mask harness is best for you.
After a significant number of requests for a tapered base pant of its popular poly spandex umpire pants, Smitty delivered. Available in pleated and flat-front, these pants are ultra-tapered and have a shorter rise for the fittest look in the market and on the field.
Ty and a crew of 7 others from across the Bluegrass umpire the High School Baseball end-of-season finale.
Join WWUA on September 9th, 2020 for a live, virtual summit featuring retired MLB Crew Cheif Mike Everitt, LLWS Crew Cheif Kelly Dine and our own Jim Kirk.
Jim Kirk & Ty Unthank discuss the origins of HeatShields and the benefits they provide to umpires and referees.