Jim Sargent “Sarge” started his career broadcasting with KSEN Radio in Shelby, Mt before moving to KMON and KINX in Great Falls. He has been in the radio business for the past 33 years broadcasting Ag Stories and Sports at all levels and enjoys following the Montana State Bobcats, local high school sports, and the Chicago Cubs.
Some of the highlights of Sarge’s radio career include interviewing Hilary Clinton and meeting President Obama while in DC promoting agriculture. Sarge was the sideline broadcaster for the MSU Bobcats football team and broadcasted from the sidelines at Texas A&M stadium when the Cats played the Aggies. Sarge has a good Ag background growing up south of Chester with cattle, pigs, and wheat. He started an Ag Tour in Great Falls to give Urban residents an opportunity to see what Rural residents are faced with every year in agricultural production.
Sarge has been honored by the current Governor, Greg Gianforte, with the Spirit of Montana Award. He has received several awards from the FFA Foundation in support of the Future of Agricultural and was named Media Personality for Special Olympics Montana for his involvement with Special Olympic Athletes. Sarge also uses his radio skills to work tirelessly raising funds for many nonprofits.
“I’m very honored to be an active part of the community by serving on numerous boards, such as Vice President of the Cascade County Mt Farm Bureau Foundation, as well as being the current Vice President of the Great Falls Policeman Gala.” He has served 15 years on the Mt State Fair Advisory Committee, a member of the Great Falls Park and Rec Committee and was a member of the Mt Officials Association for over 20 years.
Sarge has a passion for living in Montana with his wife of 40 years, Sue. They both enjoy outdoor activities, attending sporting events, and both are always willing to help in the community wherever they can.
Sarge was the Assistant Athletic Director for the University of Providence before coming to Torgerson’s Equipment as the current Marketing Manager.