Professional Speakers

Jerry Schemmel, radio voice of the Denver Nuggets and keynote speaker, gave an inspiring and moving speech to 6th and 7th graders at West Middle School. Jerry gave a 60 minute speech to four hundred 6th graders for the first session and a 60 minute speech to four hundred 7th graders for the second session. The 6th and 7th graders absolutely loved Jerry and he kept their undivided attention the entire time. The feedback from (all students and teachers alike) was that Jerry had a compelling and inspirational story that was excellently delivered.

“Jerry Schemmel has been the radio voice of the Denver Nuggets since 1992. His sportscasting career spans 25 years and includes radio and television play by play of several professional and major college sports. He also spent one year as deputy commissioner and legal counsel for the Continental Basketball Association.”

“On July 19, 1989, Schemmel boarded United Airlines Flight 232, originating in Denver and bound for Chicago. An in-flight engine explosion crippled the plane and forced it to crash land in Sioux City, Iowa, killing 112 of the 296 onboard.”

“Schemmel is the author of the book, Chosen To Live. Chosen To Live chronicles the crash of flight 232 and its subsequent effects on his life. The book has been featured in such publications as Reader’s Digest, Hoop Magazine, Sports Spectrum and Guideposts.”

“Schemmel has been a guest on several national television programs, including “Regis & Kathi Lee,” “48 Hours,” “CBS This Morning,” “Turning Point,” “The Today Show,” “The Hour of Power,” “Good Morning America,” and “The Oprah Winfrey Show.”

“During the summers of 2003 and 2004, Schemmel rode a bicycle across the United States as a fundraiser for two Denver area charities. The efforts have raised a total of $250,000.”

“In the fall of 2006, Schemmel was hired by Metro State University as a part-time assistant baseball coach, and in the summer of 2007, served as the radio voice of the Billings Mustangs, a minor league affiliate of the Cincinnati Reds.”

“Schemmel earned a law degree in 1985 from Washburn University, after receiving his undergraduate degree from the school in 1982. He also played baseball at Washburn and later was an assistant coach at the school for three years.”

For more information on Jerry Schemmel please call Brooks International at 303-825-8701.