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'''Kimberly Ann Pressler''' (born May 21, 1977) is an American sports reporter, businesswoman, and former ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.missuniverse.com/missusa/contestant_profiles/past|title=Past Titleholders|publisher=Miss USA|accessdate=January 21, 2010}}</ref> who is currently on ] covering the Professional Bowlers Association (]),<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1436907-espn-bowling-coverage-a-must-see-event-with-former-miss-usa-kimberly-pressler|title=ESPN Bowling Coverage a Must-See Event with Former Miss USA Kimberly Pressler |author=Gabe Zaldivar | publisher=bleacher report|date=2 December 2012| access-date=21 September 2016}}</ref> and in June 2013 was seen side-line reporting the Red Bull X Fighters series on ] from Osaka, Japan. Ms. Pressler has been featured in ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20130067,00.html|title= Sitting Pretty|publisher=People|accessdate=July 5, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://lightbox.time.com/2011/06/20/beauty-speaks-portraits-of-30-former-miss-usa-pageant-queens/#25|title=Beauty Speaks|publisher=TIME|accessdate=July 5, 2013|date=June 20, 2011}}</ref> and voted one of ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/siadventure/26/inside_out/|accessdate=July 5, 2013 | work=CNN | title=Inside Out}}</ref>’s “101 Sexiest Women in the World.” '''Kimberly Ann Pressler''' (born May 21, 1977) is an American sports reporter, businesswoman, and former ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.missuniverse.com/missusa/contestant_profiles/past|title=Past Titleholders|publisher=Miss USA|access-date=January 21, 2010}}</ref> who is currently on ] covering the Professional Bowlers Association (]),<ref>{{Cite news|url=http://bleacherreport.com/articles/1436907-espn-bowling-coverage-a-must-see-event-with-former-miss-usa-kimberly-pressler|title=ESPN Bowling Coverage a Must-See Event with Former Miss USA Kimberly Pressler |author=Gabe Zaldivar | publisher=bleacher report|date=2 December 2012| access-date=21 September 2016}}</ref> and in June 2013 was seen side-line reporting the Red Bull X Fighters series on ] from Osaka, Japan. Ms. Pressler has been featured in ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.people.com/people/archive/article/0,,20130067,00.html|title= Sitting Pretty|publisher=People|access-date=July 5, 2013}}</ref> ],<ref>{{cite news|url=http://lightbox.time.com/2011/06/20/beauty-speaks-portraits-of-30-former-miss-usa-pageant-queens/#25|title=Beauty Speaks|publisher=TIME|access-date=July 5, 2013|date=June 20, 2011}}</ref> and voted one of ].<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/siadventure/26/inside_out/|access-date=July 5, 2013 | work=CNN | title=Inside Out}}</ref>’s “101 Sexiest Women in the World.”
Additionally, Pressler is also Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Dane Herron Industries, an award-winning, California-based company that specializes in the construction of dirt bike parks, skateparks, track building, event production and stunt coordinating, worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daneherronindustries.com|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> Additionally, Pressler is also Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Dane Herron Industries, an award-winning, California-based company that specializes in the construction of dirt bike parks, skateparks, track building, event production and stunt coordinating, worldwide.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.daneherronindustries.com|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref>


==Early life== ==Early life==


Pressler was born in ] to Staff Sergeant Stan Pressler (Air-Force, Retired)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/1999/April%201999/0499world.aspx|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> and homemaker Michelle Pressler (Kulczyk). While Ms. Pressler's father was an active Airman, she spent her early childhood living the military life in Nevada, California, and Germany before ultimately residing in ] where Kimberly completed her schooling, graduating from Ten Broeck Academy of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1992-franklinville-ny-central-school-37220566|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> Pressler was born in ] to Staff Sergeant Stan Pressler (Air-Force, Retired)<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.airforcemag.com/MagazineArchive/Pages/1999/April%201999/0499world.aspx|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref> and homemaker Michelle Pressler (Kulczyk). While Ms. Pressler's father was an active Airman, she spent her early childhood living the military life in Nevada, California, and Germany before ultimately residing in ] where Kimberly completed her schooling, graduating from Ten Broeck Academy of ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.worthpoint.com/worthopedia/1992-franklinville-ny-central-school-37220566|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref>
Kimberly continued her education attending ] of Pennsylvania <ref>{{cite web|url=http://digital.klnpa.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/TIFFwtext/id/847/rec/20|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> where she majored in International Business before moving on to working full-time for the Department of Energy (DOE) at a nuclear facility in Upstate New York.<ref name="OfficialWebsite">{{cite web|url=http://www.kimberlypressler.com|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> Kimberly continued her education attending ] of Pennsylvania <ref>{{cite web|url=http://digital.klnpa.org/cdm/compoundobject/collection/TIFFwtext/id/847/rec/20|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref> where she majored in International Business before moving on to working full-time for the Department of Energy (DOE) at a nuclear facility in Upstate New York.<ref name="OfficialWebsite">{{cite web|url=http://www.kimberlypressler.com|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref>


==Pageant History== ==Pageant History==
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===Miss New York Teen USA=== ===Miss New York Teen USA===


Pressler captured her first state title in 1994<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageant.com/missusa99/index.html|accessdate=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.li/20130808212459/http://www.pageant.com/missusa99/index.html|archivedate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> as ] and went on to represent her state the following August in the nationally televised ] pageant. Pressler captured her first state title in 1994<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageant.com/missusa99/index.html|access-date=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.li/20130808212459/http://www.pageant.com/missusa99/index.html|archive-date=August 8, 2013}}</ref> as ] and went on to represent her state the following August in the nationally televised ] pageant.


===Miss New York USA=== ===Miss New York USA===


In November 1998, Kimberly was crowned ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageant.com/missusa99/page4.html |accessdate=August 6, 2013 |url-status=dead |archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130803234318/http://www.pageant.com/missusa99/page4.html |archivedate=August 3, 2013 }}</ref> one of only four women to seize both the ] and ] titles in both pageants’ histories. In November 1998, Kimberly was crowned ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageant.com/missusa99/page4.html |access-date=August 6, 2013 |url-status=dead |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130803234318/http://www.pageant.com/missusa99/page4.html |archive-date=August 3, 2013 }}</ref> one of only four women to seize both the ] and ] titles in both pageants’ histories.


===Miss USA=== ===Miss USA===


The following February (1999), Pressler competed at ], held in ]. There, she became only the fourth woman from her state to win the ] title,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jun/12/miss-usa-winners-hp/#&panel1-1|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> beating press favorites ] Morgan Tandy High (the eventual 1st runner-up) and ] Angelique Breaux.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageant.com/missusa99/|accessdate=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.li/20130808212503/http://www.pageant.com/missusa99/|archivedate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> The following February (1999), Pressler competed at ], held in ]. There, she became only the fourth woman from her state to win the ] title,<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2013/jun/12/miss-usa-winners-hp/#&panel1-1|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref> beating press favorites ] Morgan Tandy High (the eventual 1st runner-up) and ] Angelique Breaux.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageant.com/missusa99/|access-date=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.li/20130808212503/http://www.pageant.com/missusa99/|archive-date=August 8, 2013}}</ref>
As ], Kimberly Pressler was an official spokesperson for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research and helped raise millions for the cause<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageantrymagazine.com/magazine/interview/a00kimpresslerintwebed.html|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> while working closely with the ''Carol M. Baldwin Research Foundation''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bauergriffinarchive.com/Exclusives/The-Carol-Baldwin-Cancer/20774320_DVQnzf/1648759904_n9TnRv7#!i=1648759716&k=jgBhvSN|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> As ], Kimberly Pressler was an official spokesperson for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research and helped raise millions for the cause<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageantrymagazine.com/magazine/interview/a00kimpresslerintwebed.html|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref> while working closely with the ''Carol M. Baldwin Research Foundation''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.bauergriffinarchive.com/Exclusives/The-Carol-Baldwin-Cancer/20774320_DVQnzf/1648759904_n9TnRv7#!i=1648759716&k=jgBhvSN|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref>


===Miss Universe=== ===Miss Universe===
In May 1999, Kimberly represented the US at ], held in Trinidad and Tobago, where she failed to place in the semifinals, becoming only the second representative of the US to not place at Miss Universe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pageantplanet.com/profiles/kimberly-pressler|title=Kimberly Pressler at Pageant Place|accessdate=June 14, 2020}}</ref> In May 1999, Kimberly represented the US at ], held in Trinidad and Tobago, where she failed to place in the semifinals, becoming only the second representative of the US to not place at Miss Universe.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pageantplanet.com/profiles/kimberly-pressler|title=Kimberly Pressler at Pageant Place|access-date=June 14, 2020}}</ref>


===Post Pageant Involvement=== ===Post Pageant Involvement===


To date, Ms. Pressler stays actively involved in the pageant world. As a former ], Kimberly was an honorary guest at the 60th Anniversary of the ] Pageant in ] in June 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://lightbox.time.com/2011/06/20/beauty-speaks-portraits-of-30-former-miss-usa-pageant-queens/#25|accessdate=August 6, 2013|work=Time|date=June 20, 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/06/miss-usa-2011-former-titleholders-reunite-for-60th-anniversary/|accessdate=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.li/20130808212505/http://www.globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/06/miss-usa-2011-former-titleholders-reunite-for-60th-anniversary/|archivedate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> Pressler has also hosted the ], and ] pageants<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/news/x2012497853|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> and regularly judges state pageants for the ] & ] systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.misswashingtonusa.com/judges.php|accessdate=August 6, 2013|title=Archived copy|archive-url=https://archive.li/20130808212511/http://www.misswashingtonusa.com/judges.php|archive-date=August 8, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> In December 2012, Kimberly was amongst the judges that nominated Erin Brady from ] as ] 2013. In June 2013 Erin went on to win the national title of ] 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.missconnecticutusa.com/?page_id=645|accessdate=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.li/20130808212521/http://www.missconnecticutusa.com/?page_id=645|archivedate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> To date, Ms. Pressler stays actively involved in the pageant world. As a former ], Kimberly was an honorary guest at the 60th Anniversary of the ] Pageant in ] in June 2011.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://lightbox.time.com/2011/06/20/beauty-speaks-portraits-of-30-former-miss-usa-pageant-queens/#25|access-date=August 6, 2013|work=Time|date=June 20, 2011}}{{cite web|url=http://www.globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/06/miss-usa-2011-former-titleholders-reunite-for-60th-anniversary/|access-date=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.li/20130808212505/http://www.globalbeauties.com/blog/2011/06/miss-usa-2011-former-titleholders-reunite-for-60th-anniversary/|archive-date=August 8, 2013}}</ref> Pressler has also hosted the ], and ] pageants<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.dailynewstranscript.com/news/x2012497853|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref> and regularly judges state pageants for the ] & ] systems.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.misswashingtonusa.com/judges.php|access-date=August 6, 2013|title=Archived copy|archive-url=https://archive.li/20130808212511/http://www.misswashingtonusa.com/judges.php|archive-date=August 8, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> In December 2012, Kimberly was amongst the judges that nominated Erin Brady from ] as ] 2013. In June 2013 Erin went on to win the national title of ] 2013.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.missconnecticutusa.com/?page_id=645|access-date=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.li/20130808212521/http://www.missconnecticutusa.com/?page_id=645|archive-date=August 8, 2013}}</ref>


==Television== ==Television==


Within a month of completing her reign as ], Ms. Pressler was hired by ]’s "Senseless Acts of Video"<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DyS3t8z6_ckC&q=senseless+acts+of+video+MTV+Kimberly+pressler&pg=PA1051|accessdate=August 6, 2013|title=The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows: 1946-Present|isbn=9780307483157|last1=Brooks|first1=Tim|last2=Marsh|first2=Earle F.|date=2010-05-19}}</ref> where she not only hosted, but performed stunts for three seasons while she was part of the wildly popular show. During her two years with ], she also hosted numerous other shows including '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/photos/trl-photobooth/1597120/3298249/photo.jhtml|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> "Fast and Famous" and "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageant.com/offstage/archive/offstage2001q3.html|accessdate=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.li/20130808212505/http://www.pageant.com/offstage/archive/offstage2001q3.html|archivedate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> Kimberly was hired by ] to host "Adrenaline X", an hour long series about extreme sports.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/siadventure/26/inside_out/|accessdate=August 6, 2013 | work=CNN | title=Inside Out}}</ref> Since that time the series has been syndicated worldwide. Within a month of completing her reign as ], Ms. Pressler was hired by ]’s "Senseless Acts of Video"<ref>{{cite book|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=DyS3t8z6_ckC&q=senseless+acts+of+video+MTV+Kimberly+pressler&pg=PA1051|access-date=August 6, 2013|title=The Complete Directory to Prime Time Network and Cable TV Shows: 1946-Present|isbn=9780307483157|last1=Brooks|first1=Tim|last2=Marsh|first2=Earle F.|date=2010-05-19}}</ref> where she not only hosted, but performed stunts for three seasons while she was part of the wildly popular show. During her two years with ], she also hosted numerous other shows including '']'',<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.mtv.com/photos/trl-photobooth/1597120/3298249/photo.jhtml|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref> "Fast and Famous" and "]".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.pageant.com/offstage/archive/offstage2001q3.html|access-date=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.li/20130808212505/http://www.pageant.com/offstage/archive/offstage2001q3.html|archive-date=August 8, 2013}}</ref> Kimberly was hired by ] to host "Adrenaline X", an hour long series about extreme sports.<ref>{{cite news|url=http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/features/siadventure/26/inside_out/|access-date=August 6, 2013 | work=CNN | title=Inside Out}}</ref> Since that time the series has been syndicated worldwide.


From 2004 to 2006 Kimberly hosted and pit reported for both the "WPSA ATV Championships" on ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wnwnmag.com/images/magazine.pdf|accessdate=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207034604/http://www.wnwnmag.com/images/magazine.pdf|archivedate=December 7, 2013}}</ref> as well as the "WPSA Snowcross Championships" on the ]. In addition, Kimberly was the pit reporter/host for the "Red Bull X Fighters" world tour for three seasons (2006–08).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=314YqUxhqBk|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> She traveled throughout the world hosting the LIVE freestyle motocross competition that routinely brought in crowds of 40,000 fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.redbullxfighters.com|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> From 2004 to 2006 Kimberly hosted and pit reported for both the "WPSA ATV Championships" on ]<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.wnwnmag.com/images/magazine.pdf|access-date=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20131207034604/http://www.wnwnmag.com/images/magazine.pdf|archive-date=December 7, 2013}}</ref> as well as the "WPSA Snowcross Championships" on the ]. In addition, Kimberly was the pit reporter/host for the "Red Bull X Fighters" world tour for three seasons (2006–08).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=314YqUxhqBk|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref> She traveled throughout the world hosting the LIVE freestyle motocross competition that routinely brought in crowds of 40,000 fans.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.redbullxfighters.com|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref>


In 2007, Pressler was heard reporting for the Summer X Games XIII for ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vitalmx.com/news/press-release/ESPN-X-Games-14-Telecast-Schedule,3607|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> In 2008, Kimberly had the honor of being the only female pit reporter to participate in all three ] competitions held in the United States that year, beginning with the "]" in Aspen, Colorado, "NAVY Moto X Championships" in San Diego, California<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racerxonline.com/2008/04/08/espns-navy-moto-x-world-championships-schedule|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> and again for the "]" in Los Angeles. Kimberly can even be seen reporting in ]’s theatrically released movie ''X GAMES 3D''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/specialsection/xgames3dmovie/index|accessdate=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718125410/http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/specialsection/xgames3dmovie/index|archivedate=July 18, 2013}}</ref> Kimberly reported for ] until the end of 2008, before departing on maternity leave.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kimberlypressler.com.|accessdate=August 6, 2013}}</ref> In 2007, Pressler was heard reporting for the Summer X Games XIII for ] and ].<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.vitalmx.com/news/press-release/ESPN-X-Games-14-Telecast-Schedule,3607|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref> In 2008, Kimberly had the honor of being the only female pit reporter to participate in all three ] competitions held in the United States that year, beginning with the "]" in Aspen, Colorado, "NAVY Moto X Championships" in San Diego, California<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.racerxonline.com/2008/04/08/espns-navy-moto-x-world-championships-schedule|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref> and again for the "]" in Los Angeles. Kimberly can even be seen reporting in ]’s theatrically released movie ''X GAMES 3D''.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/specialsection/xgames3dmovie/index|access-date=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130718125410/http://promo.espn.go.com/espn/specialsection/xgames3dmovie/index|archive-date=July 18, 2013}}</ref> Kimberly reported for ] until the end of 2008, before departing on maternity leave.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.kimberlypressler.com.|access-date=August 6, 2013}}</ref>


In early 2009, Kimberly was brought on as the host of the "ACIS Fitness National Championships" for FOX College Sports. She again was asked to host/pit report for the "Red Bull X Fighters" world tour in Texas for ] Sports. In mid-2009 Kimberly was also the pit reporter for ] and ]’s ] off-road racing coverage. That same year, Ms. Pressler was heard co-hosting the onsite coverage of the ] LIVE, when ] jumped from the Long Beach Pier onto a moving barge in front of 75,000 on-lookers. This was the second time Kimberly had taken part in a ] New Year's Eve event, the previous time in 2007.<ref name="OfficialWebsite" /> In early 2009, Kimberly was brought on as the host of the "ACIS Fitness National Championships" for FOX College Sports. She again was asked to host/pit report for the "Red Bull X Fighters" world tour in Texas for ] Sports. In mid-2009 Kimberly was also the pit reporter for ] and ]’s ] off-road racing coverage. That same year, Ms. Pressler was heard co-hosting the onsite coverage of the ] LIVE, when ] jumped from the Long Beach Pier onto a moving barge in front of 75,000 on-lookers. This was the second time Kimberly had taken part in a ] New Year's Eve event, the previous time in 2007.<ref name="OfficialWebsite" />


In 2010, Ms. Pressler signed on to host Truck Academy on the ] for one season. Upon completion of that series Kimberly became the laneside reporter for the Professional Bowlers Association (]) on ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesportsbank.net/sidelineprincesses/kimberly-pressler-espn-bowling-864/|accessdate=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://archive.li/20130808212541/http://www.thesportsbank.net/sidelineprincesses/kimberly-pressler-espn-bowling-864/|archivedate=August 8, 2013}}</ref> making her debut at the ]. She has remained in this role through the 2018 PBA season on ESPN. In August, 2018, the PBA announced that Pressler will continue as laneside reporter when the ] coverage moves to ] for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pba.com/articles/Rob-Stone-Returns-as-Play-By-Play-Announcer-for-Fox-Sports-Telecasts-of-2019-Go-Bowling |title=Rob Stone Returns as Play-By-Play Announcer for Fox Sports Telecasts of 2019 Go Bowling! PBA Tour |last=Vint |first=Bill |publisher=PBA.com |date=August 21, 2018 |accessdate=August 22, 2018}}</ref> In 2010, Ms. Pressler signed on to host Truck Academy on the ] for one season. Upon completion of that series Kimberly became the laneside reporter for the Professional Bowlers Association (]) on ],<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thesportsbank.net/sidelineprincesses/kimberly-pressler-espn-bowling-864/|access-date=August 6, 2013|url-status=dead|archive-url=https://archive.li/20130808212541/http://www.thesportsbank.net/sidelineprincesses/kimberly-pressler-espn-bowling-864/|archive-date=August 8, 2013}}</ref> making her debut at the ]. She has remained in this role through the 2018 PBA season on ESPN. In August, 2018, the PBA announced that Pressler will continue as laneside reporter when the ] coverage moves to ] for the ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pba.com/articles/Rob-Stone-Returns-as-Play-By-Play-Announcer-for-Fox-Sports-Telecasts-of-2019-Go-Bowling |title=Rob Stone Returns as Play-By-Play Announcer for Fox Sports Telecasts of 2019 Go Bowling! PBA Tour |last=Vint |first=Bill |publisher=PBA.com |date=August 21, 2018 |access-date=August 22, 2018}}</ref>


In June 2013, Ms. Pressler was seen covering the Red Bull X Fighters World Tour Series, live from Osaka, Japan on ], J Sports 3 in Japan. In June 2013, Ms. Pressler was seen covering the Red Bull X Fighters World Tour Series, live from Osaka, Japan on ], J Sports 3 in Japan.

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Kimberly Pressler
Born (1977-05-21) May 21, 1977 (age 47)
Las Vegas, Nevada, U.S.
Occupation(s)Sports Reporter
Businesswoman
Beauty queen
Beauty pageant titleholder
TitleMiss New York Teen USA 1994
Miss New York USA 1999
Miss USA 1999
Major
competition(s)		Miss New York Teen USA 1994
(Winner)
Miss Teen USA 1994
Miss New York USA 1999
(Winner)
Miss USA 1999
(Winner)
Miss Universe 1999
(Unplaced)

Kimberly Ann Pressler (born May 21, 1977) is an American sports reporter, businesswoman, and former Miss USA who is currently on FOX covering the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA), and in June 2013 was seen side-line reporting the Red Bull X Fighters series on FUEL TV from Osaka, Japan. Ms. Pressler has been featured in People Magazine, TIME, and voted one of Stuff Magazine.’s “101 Sexiest Women in the World.” Additionally, Pressler is also Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of Dane Herron Industries, an award-winning, California-based company that specializes in the construction of dirt bike parks, skateparks, track building, event production and stunt coordinating, worldwide.

Early life

Pressler was born in Las Vegas, Nevada to Staff Sergeant Stan Pressler (Air-Force, Retired) and homemaker Michelle Pressler (Kulczyk). While Ms. Pressler's father was an active Airman, she spent her early childhood living the military life in Nevada, California, and Germany before ultimately residing in Western New York where Kimberly completed her schooling, graduating from Ten Broeck Academy of Franklinville.

Kimberly continued her education attending Clarion University of Pennsylvania where she majored in International Business before moving on to working full-time for the Department of Energy (DOE) at a nuclear facility in Upstate New York.

Pageant History

Miss New York Teen USA

Pressler captured her first state title in 1994 as Miss New York Teen USA and went on to represent her state the following August in the nationally televised Miss Teen USA pageant.

Miss New York USA

In November 1998, Kimberly was crowned Miss New York USA, one of only four women to seize both the Miss New York Teen USA and Miss New York USA titles in both pageants’ histories.

Miss USA

The following February (1999), Pressler competed at Miss USA 1999, held in Branson, Missouri. There, she became only the fourth woman from her state to win the Miss USA title, beating press favorites Miss Tennessee USA Morgan Tandy High (the eventual 1st runner-up) and Miss California USA Angelique Breaux.

As Miss USA, Kimberly Pressler was an official spokesperson for Breast and Ovarian Cancer Research and helped raise millions for the cause while working closely with the Carol M. Baldwin Research Foundation.

Miss Universe

In May 1999, Kimberly represented the US at Miss Universe 1999, held in Trinidad and Tobago, where she failed to place in the semifinals, becoming only the second representative of the US to not place at Miss Universe.

Post Pageant Involvement

To date, Ms. Pressler stays actively involved in the pageant world. As a former Miss USA, Kimberly was an honorary guest at the 60th Anniversary of the Miss USA Pageant in Las Vegas, Nevada in June 2011. Pressler has also hosted the Miss Massachusetts USA, and Miss Massachusetts Teen USA pageants and regularly judges state pageants for the Miss USA & Miss Teen USA systems. In December 2012, Kimberly was amongst the judges that nominated Erin Brady from East Hampton, Connecticut as Miss Connecticut USA 2013. In June 2013 Erin went on to win the national title of Miss USA 2013.

Television

Within a month of completing her reign as Miss USA, Ms. Pressler was hired by MTV Network’s "Senseless Acts of Video" where she not only hosted, but performed stunts for three seasons while she was part of the wildly popular show. During her two years with MTV Networks, she also hosted numerous other shows including TRL, "Fast and Famous" and "Becoming". Kimberly was hired by NBC to host "Adrenaline X", an hour long series about extreme sports. Since that time the series has been syndicated worldwide.

From 2004 to 2006 Kimberly hosted and pit reported for both the "WPSA ATV Championships" on ESPN as well as the "WPSA Snowcross Championships" on the SPEED Channel. In addition, Kimberly was the pit reporter/host for the "Red Bull X Fighters" world tour for three seasons (2006–08). She traveled throughout the world hosting the LIVE freestyle motocross competition that routinely brought in crowds of 40,000 fans.

In 2007, Pressler was heard reporting for the Summer X Games XIII for ESPN and ABC. In 2008, Kimberly had the honor of being the only female pit reporter to participate in all three X Games competitions held in the United States that year, beginning with the "Winter X Games" in Aspen, Colorado, "NAVY Moto X Championships" in San Diego, California and again for the "Summer X Games" in Los Angeles. Kimberly can even be seen reporting in ESPN’s theatrically released movie X GAMES 3D. Kimberly reported for X Games until the end of 2008, before departing on maternity leave.

In early 2009, Kimberly was brought on as the host of the "ACIS Fitness National Championships" for FOX College Sports. She again was asked to host/pit report for the "Red Bull X Fighters" world tour in Texas for ABC Sports. In mid-2009 Kimberly was also the pit reporter for ESPN2 and ABC’s Traxxas TORC Series off-road racing coverage. That same year, Ms. Pressler was heard co-hosting the onsite coverage of the Red Bull New Year No Limits LIVE, when Travis Pastrana jumped from the Long Beach Pier onto a moving barge in front of 75,000 on-lookers. This was the second time Kimberly had taken part in a Red Bull New Year's Eve event, the previous time in 2007.

In 2010, Ms. Pressler signed on to host Truck Academy on the Outdoor Channel for one season. Upon completion of that series Kimberly became the laneside reporter for the Professional Bowlers Association (PBA) on ESPN, making her debut at the 2010 World Series of Bowling. She has remained in this role through the 2018 PBA season on ESPN. In August, 2018, the PBA announced that Pressler will continue as laneside reporter when the PBA Tour coverage moves to Fox Sports for the 2019 season.

In June 2013, Ms. Pressler was seen covering the Red Bull X Fighters World Tour Series, live from Osaka, Japan on FUEL TV, J Sports 3 in Japan.

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Awards and achievements
Preceded byMassachusetts Shawnae Jebbia Miss USA
1999 		Succeeded byTennessee Lynnette Cole
Preceded bySusan Wisdom Miss New York USA
1999 		Succeeded byMelissa Huggins
Preceded byTara Campbell Miss New York Teen USA
1994 		Succeeded byRenee Griggs
Miss USA titleholders
1950s
1960s
1970s
1980s
1990s
2000s
2010s
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Miss Universe Organization titleholders (1999)

Miss Universe
Botswana Mpule Kwelagobe

Miss USA
New York (state) Kimberly Pressler

Miss Teen USA
Delaware Ashley Coleman

Miss Universe 1999 national titleholders
New York pageant winners
Miss New York
Miss New York USA
Miss New York Teen USA
Mrs. New York
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