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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
Recognizing Our Veteran Owned Umpire Apparel Brands
Two of our umpire apparel brands are Veteran-owned and operated. Join us in recognizing them on this Veterans Day!
RefSmart Universal Game Day Timer Now Compatible for College Baseball & Softball
See how you can use the updated RefSmart Timer on NCAA and College baseball fields this season.
NBA Caliber Combo Reveals Referee Shoe
Father - Son NBA referee team Joe and JB DeRosa behind the Smitty Court Maxx Basketball Referee Shoes.
Finally! A New Tool Made Just for Wrestling Officials
Introducing, the Discbands Wrestling Officials Alternate Choice Red and Green Wristbands. This 2-in-1 product innovation incorporates colored discs inside your wristbands.
Under Armour Half-Gallon Water Bottle featured in Referee Magazine
Your hydration solution, the Playmaker Half-Gallon Water Bottle from Under Armour has been featured in Referee Magazine.
Officials Helping Officials in the Wake of Gulf Hurricanes
Team up with us as we match relief donations for sport officials affected by Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton.
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.
Crew How To: Replacing Your Umpire Mask Harness
College Umpire Ty Unthank takes you inside the mask & gives you a step by step process in replacing your traditional umpire mask harness.
