JOE KLIMCHAK
IN-GAME HOST, PITTSBURGH PIRATES
YOUTH SPEAKER
Helping Students
Get Unstuck
Joe shows middle and high school students the value of grit and perseverance by sharing the obstacles he overcame to land his dream job as an announcer in a major league ballpark. His message gives hope to students who have lost sight of their dreams or stopped dreaming altogether.
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VIDEO PRODUCTION
Affordable Video
For Small Businesses
Crisp, compelling video can separate your business from the competition. Whether placed on your website or social media platforms, videos are now actively searched for by customers before they buy. Joe works with small businesses and organizations to deliver engaging content at a price that fits their budget.
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CORPORATE SPEAKER
Public Speaking:
The Key to Connection
Legendary investor Warren Buffet says public speaking is the most valuable skill you can learn, boosting your career value by 50 percent. Joe uses hard lessons learned from over 40 years as a presenter, emcee and ballpark host to help people best connect with their audiences and overcome any fears or anxieties.
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VOICEOVERS & TV
Representing Your Brand
In addition to representing the Pittsburgh Pirates as In-Game Host at PNC Park, Joe has read or appeared in commercials for some of America's top companies, including West Shore Home, DuraEdge and Bolthouse Farms. With a home recording studio, Joe is able to provide a warm, relatable, trustworthy voiceover for your next project.
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ABOUT JOE
Joe Klimchak attended his first Pittsburgh Pirates baseball game in 1976 and it was love at first sight, smells and sounds. At the age of seven, he had found his happy place. The bright green turf of Three Rivers Stadium, the blended aroma of nachos, beer and billowing cigars, the upbeat melodies of organist Vince Lascheid and, most of all, the dulcet tones of Art McKennan on public address. While most of his friends dreamed of being the next Pops, Cobra or Scrap Iron, this Aliquippa kid dreamed of one day becoming the ballpark announcer for his beloved Buccos. That dream came true in 1994 when he won an audition to become the club's back-up public address announcer and in 2005 when he was named the In-Game Host at PNC Park.
Now approaching his 20th season as the Pirates' In-Game Host, Joe enjoys sharing the ups and downs of his journey to help students of all ages recognize how special they are and believe in their ability to get better at any skill through practice and perseverance. He also helps people of all ages become more effective communicators by sharing lessons learned over 40 years as a public speaker.