Nathaniel Kirtman III (born June 6, 1971) is an American businessperson and former American football player.[1][2] As of 2021, he is a consultant for Blue Green Technologies.[3] Previously, he was senior vice president for corporate public relations at NBC Entertainment.[1]

Nate Kirtman
Personal information
Born: (1971-06-06) June 6, 1971 (age 53)
Berkeley, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:186 lb (84 kg)
Career information
High school:Saint Mary's College (Berkeley, California)
College:Pomona-Pitzer
Position:Safety
NFL draft:1992 / round: 9 / pick: 248
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only

Early life and education

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Kirtman went to Saint Mary's College High School, a private school in Berkeley, California.[4] He then attended Pomona College, where he majored in government and played football for the Pomona-Pitzer Sagehens. He graduated in 1992.[4][5]

Football career

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Kirtman was drafted in the ninth round of the 1992 NFL draft by the Dallas Cowboys.[6]

Business career

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Kirtman began working for NBC Entertainment in 1998.[1] Between 2002 and 2006, he worked for General Electric.[1] He then returned to NBC, and in 2012 was promoted to senior vice president for corporate public relations.[1] He left NBC in 2015.[1] As of 2021, he is a consultant for Blue Green Technologies, a water technology company that seeks to prevent algal blooms.[3] He is a member of the California Lottery Commission,[7] and was previously its chair.[1] He is also on the board of trustees of Pomona and St. Mary's.[7]

Personal life

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As of 2012, Kirtman lives in the Sherman Oaks neighborhood of Los Angeles.[8] He is a Democrat.[8]

References

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  1. ^ a b c d e f g Andreeva, Nellie (December 18, 2015). "Senior NBC PR Executive Nate Kirtman Exits". Deadline. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  2. ^ Polin, Mitch (May 6, 1992). "Pomona-Pitzer Sends Kirtman to the Cowboys". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  3. ^ a b "Board of Trustees". Pomona College. June 1, 2015. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  4. ^ a b Klein, Gary (March 26, 1992). "He Tests His Might Against the Mighty : Colleges: Pomona-Pitzer football and track standout Nate Kirtman hopes for a chance to play in the NFL". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved May 8, 2021.
  5. ^ Wood, Mark (December 2, 2015). "New on the Board of Trustees". Pomona College Magazine. Pomona College. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  6. ^ "1992 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
  7. ^ a b "Lottery Commission". California State Lottery. Retrieved September 18, 2021.
  8. ^ a b "Governor Brown Announces Appointments". State of California. January 11, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2021.