NFL Names Under Armour Official Footwear and Gloves Supplier
Under Armour receives official footwear and glove supplier designation from the NFL.
Ty Unthank
Communication & Service Specialist
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!
Articles by Ty
MLB Names G-FORM Official Protective Equipment Supplier
G-FORM receives official supplier designation from the MLB.
UMPS CARE Charities Stars & Stripes Cap Returns for a 4th Season!
THE cap of the summer is here! UMPS CARE Charities Stars & Stripes Cap is back for the 4th consecutive season!
2025 Umpire Camps & Clinics Schedule
Umpire Clinics & Umpire Camps in the United States along with information, dates and links to register.
The Ump Eye: An Eye on All the Action
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!
Extinguish Flames of Fear for California Sports Officials
Join us as we bring relief donations for sport officials affected by California Wildfires.
Articles featuring Ty
Our Ty Unthank Umpires Kentucky High School Baseball Tournament
Ty and a crew of 7 others from across the Bluegrass umpire the High School Baseball end-of-season finale.
Wounded Warrior Umpire Academy to Host 1st Annual Virtual Summit
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.
"The Dish" on HeatShields Shoe Inserts
Jim Kirk & Ty Unthank discuss the origins of HeatShields and the benefits they provide to umpires and referees.