I'm a versatile communications professional with decades of experience in broadcasting, teaching, community/public relations, and sales/marketing. I thrive on storytelling, audience engagement, and building strong teams to deliver compelling content across radio, television, and live events. My career has spanned play-by-play commentary, hosting interviews, and producing content for fans and students alike, always with a collaborative, audience-focused mindset. I love mentoring students and colleagues, developing engaging programs, and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. From classroom instruction to live game broadcasts, I aim to inform, entertain, and inspire while fostering strong relationships with communities and stakeholders alike.

Dan Karcher

I'm a versatile communications professional with decades of experience in broadcasting, teaching, community/public relations, and sales/marketing. I thrive on storytelling, audience engagement, and building strong teams to deliver compelling content across radio, television, and live events. My career has spanned play-by-play commentary, hosting interviews, and producing content for fans and students alike, always with a collaborative, audience-focused mindset. I love mentoring students and colleagues, developing engaging programs, and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. From classroom instruction to live game broadcasts, I aim to inform, entertain, and inspire while fostering strong relationships with communities and stakeholders alike.

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I’m a versatile communications professional with decades of experience in broadcasting, teaching, community/public relations, and sales/marketing. I thrive on storytelling, audience engagement, and building strong teams to deliver compelling content across radio, television, and live events. My career has spanned play-by-play commentary, hosting interviews, and producing content for fans and students alike, always with a collaborative, audience-focused mindset.

I love mentoring students and colleagues, developing engaging programs, and delivering high-quality results under tight deadlines. From classroom instruction to live game broadcasts, I aim to inform, entertain, and inspire while fostering strong relationships with communities and stakeholders alike.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Play-by-Play Announcer at Colorado Springs Sky Sox Baseball Club
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 2018
Lead play-by-play announcer for Sky Sox (Pacific Coast League), top affiliate of the Cleveland Indians, Colorado Rockies & Milwaukee Brewers. Responsibilities included live game narration, pre/post-game hosting, and supporting broadcasting operations and sales initiatives.
Director of Broadcasting at Colorado Springs Sky Sox Baseball Club
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 2018
Directed all broadcasting operations, produced content, and supervised broadcast staff, while collaborating with sales and media relations to maximize exposure.
Speech Communications Instructor at Pikes Peak State College
January 1, 2019 - Present
Taught Speech Communications, developed curricula, and facilitated in-person and online courses, fostering student engagement and communication skills.
Speech Communications Instructor at CTU Online
January 1, 2024 - Present
Online instructor teaching Speech Communications, developing course materials and delivering virtual instruction.
Afternoon Radio News Anchor and Account Executive at KRDO Radio
February 4, 2019 - April 26, 2019
Anchored afternoon news and managed client relationships as an account executive, including advertising coordination and program promotion.
RMAC Football Game of the Week / JUCO World Series / Rocky Mountain Shootout Producer & Broadcaster at Altitude Sports & Entertainment Cable Network
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
Produced and provided play-by-play coverage for RMAC Football Game of the Week, JUCO World Series (2009–2022), and Rocky Mountain Shootout.
Fill-in Play-by-Play Announcer at KOA Radio
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2003
Provided fill-in play-by-play for Colorado Rockies games.
Fill-in Play-by-Play Announcer at Wofford College
November 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Radio fill-in PBP announcer for Wofford Men’s Basketball.
Host at KRDO Radio
January 1, 1996 - December 31, 2003
Host of Rockies/Sky Sox call-in talk show; produced and hosted sports talk segments.
Sports Talk Show Host at KRDO Radio
January 1, 1994 - December 31, 1996
Hosted sports talk programs and provided on-air commentary.
Sports Director & Host at KSSS Radio
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1991
Sports Director and host of multiple sports talk programs, including Falcon Talk with Air Force Head Football Coach Fisher DeBerry; authored and produced daily commentary 'Dan Karcher on Sports'.
Play-by-Play Announcer at Sky Sox Baseball Club
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 2018
Top play-by-play announcer for Sky Sox in the Pacific Coast League; provided game coverage, hosted pre/post-game shows, and participated in sales activities as part of a broad broadcasting role for a top MLB affiliate organization.
Director of Broadcasting at Sky Sox Baseball Club
January 1, 1991 - December 31, 2018
Directed all broadcasting operations, supervised staff, and contributed to sales and promotions initiatives; led content production and on-air branding for the team.
Broadcast/Play-by-Play Announcer at Altitude Sports & Entertainment Cable Network
January 1, 2008 - December 31, 2012
RMAC Football Game of the Week, JUCO World Series (2009-2022), and Rocky Mountain Shootout coverage; provided play-by-play and live broadcast talent for multiple events.
Radio Fill-in Play-by-Play Announcer at Wofford College
November 1, 2008 - November 30, 2008
Fill-in play-by-play announcer for Wofford Men’s Basketball broadcasts.
Communications Instructor at Bowling Green State University
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1991
Instruct communications courses as part of the academic faculty.

Education

Master of Arts in Speech Communications at Bowling Green State University
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025
Bachelor of Arts in Radio/Television at California State University, Fullerton
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025
Master of Arts at Bowling Green State University
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025
Bachelor of Arts at California State University, Fullerton
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025

Qualifications

Inducted into Colorado Springs Sports Hall-of-Fame
January 1, 2016 - November 29, 2025
Colorado Broadcasters Association Play-by-Play Awards
January 11, 2030 - November 29, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Telecommunications, Other