Kenny Bucholz

Kenny was a monumental figure in the Columbus Skate Scene, owning and operating the pivotal skate shop Sunsports with Nick Garcia from 1997-2006, and working there as far back as 1989. He also managed the fabled indoor skatepark in Whitehall until it closed its doors in 1994, watching a generation of local legends develop their skills as young kids. His friendly and approachable attitude was noticeable to any kid who ever picked up a skateboard in Central Ohio. “Uncle Kenny” played a crucial part in sponsoring numerous local rippers, bringing legendary demos to Columbus, and providing a central hub for all things skateboarding until the day they closed their doors at the Polaris location in 2006. On a personal level, Sunsports defined the skate shop experience for me as a young grom getting into skating in the late 90s, forming core memories still burned into my brain to this day. I caught up with Kenny while he was out on the road in his new gig driving a semi-truck.