MEET THE “JEOPARDY!” CLUE CREW

The Jeopardy! Clue Crew offers viewers the visual experience of Jeopardy! clues brought to life.  Since the Clue Crew’s creation in 2001, the team of roving correspondents has recorded clues in over 200 different cities, throughout 45 states and 25 countries.   From inside the cockpit of a Blue Angels jet to onboard the Orient Express, the Jeopardy! Clue Crew has shared special access to interesting locations and takes viewers on an adventure-bringing the world right into America’s living rooms.  As Jeopardy! ambassadors, the Clue Crew has traveled widely to meet and greet fans and future contestants of America's Favorite Quiz Show®.  Additionally, the Clue Crew continues to travel to schools around the country, demonstrating and donating the electronic educational game, “Classroom Jeopardy!” to schools in various communities.

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Jon Cannon

Former high school teacher Jon Cannon has taken his teaching skills to a much larger audience.  Although Jon left his social studies class in Hollis, N.H., to become a member of the Jeopardy! Clue Crew, he still has the opportunity to teach.  “My approach to Jeopardy! clues is the same as my approach to teaching,” he said. “For viewers, each clue can be a valuable learning experience with America as the classroom.”  Jon’s eagerness to learn developed at an early age, when his family moved from Landstuhl, West Germany, to Belmont, N.H. Jon’s curiosity and creativity led him to discover his true passion for learning.  “As I was growing up, I was fascinated by the people and the places I saw on maps and in photographs, and I wished I could be there,” Jon said.  “As a member of the Jeopardy! Clue Crew, I get the chance to make those wishes a reality.” Some of Jon’s favorite clues include reliving history at several Presidential Libraries and Museums, whitewater rafting in Jackson Hole, Wyo., and presenting musical clues on his bass guitar. Additionally, Jon said, “I loved delivering clues from old Europe because it is so full of history and connects to my educational background.” Jon attended the University of New Hampshire and earned a degree in geography, with a minor in philosophy and a master’s degree in teaching secondary social studies.  When Jon isn’t busy traveling, he enjoys playing music, home improvement projects and cheering for the Boston Red Sox. He currently resides in the Los Angeles area with his wife, Liz, daughter, Isabella, and their dog, Rocco.

Jimmy McGuire

From navigating the America’s Cup winner, The Star & Stripes, to throwing passes with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Jimmy McGuire brings a natural enthusiasm and innate curiosity to taping Jeopardy! clues from the country’s most fascinating destinations.  “When something grabs my interest, I just have to know about it—all about it,” said the Pittsburgh native, who, prior to Jeopardy!, worked several years as a segment producer and reporter for a local TV newsmagazine.  “When I’m on location, it’s very important for me to make sure the Jeopardy! viewer experiences our clues as intimately as I do,” he said.  Jimmy has recorded Jeopardy! clues from the original Air Force One, a nuclear submarine, a championship NASCAR track and the home of the Little League World Series. His travels have included trips from small towns across the United States to exotic locales, such as Rome, Paris and Peru.  “Traveling to Machu Picchu along with Jeopardy! host Alex Trebek was a memorable, once-in-a-lifetime experience for me—I wanted to bring the Peruvian culture and history right into our viewers’ living rooms,” he said.   However, as Jimmy enters his eighth year with the team, it’s the contestant searches and Brain Bus events that are, by far, his true favorite Clue Crew experience.  “Recently I had the honor to meet and greet service members during a USO/Armed Forces Entertainment tour to Japan,” he said.  “It was such a pleasure to personally meet all the hundreds of servicemen, women and their families during this unbelievable journey. The incredible response Jeopardy! received made my job that much more special.”

Kelly Miyahara

Kicking off her fourth season with the show, Kelly Miyahara is still absolutely thrilled to be a part of the Jeopardy! Clue Crew.  “This truly is a dream job for me, and I thank my lucky stars everyday,” she said. Kelly graduated with a degree in business administration from the University of Washington in Seattle and has a background in human resources and customer service.  After a youth in California and Virginia, Kelly discovered her love for travel and adventure.  Whether for family vacations or competition in soccer and softball tournaments, Kelly was always excited to hit the road and experience something new.  As an adult, her adventurous spirit led her backpacking through nine European countries and, more recently, to a life abroad in Paris as an English teacher.  “You can learn so much from exploring the world,” Kelly said.  “I’m constantly curious and eager to discover my next destination. Most importantly, I’m grateful to work with the amazing team at Jeopardy!.  A few of Kelly’s highlights with Jeopardy! include participating in Jeopardy!’s recent USO Tour to Japan along with Alex Trebek, shooting clues with the newborn animals at Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo Nursery and meeting the thousands of fans during Brain Bus events around the country.  When she’s not bringing clues to life, you’ll find Kelly playing in co-ed softball and bowling leagues, salsa dancing, planning events and getaways with loved ones, or spending quiet time writing, drawing and painting. 

Sarah Whitcomb

Before becoming a member of the Jeopardy! Clue Crew, Sarah Whitcomb worked as an anchor for top-rated news programs in both Texas and Michigan.  Making the switch from delivering the news to delivering clues, Sarah loves being able to put her investigative skills to use, uncovering exciting locations for the Clue Crew to visit.  With seven seasons of clues under her belt, Sarah’s extensive travels with Jeopardy! have taken her to 40 states and 20 countries, allowing for some incredible adventures along the way.  Some of her favorite experiences involve the U.S. military, such as sky diving with the Army’s Golden Knight parachute team, pulling 9.2 Gs in an Air Force fighter jet and  being catapulted off a Navy aircraft carrier in the middle of the Pacific Ocean.  Sarah looks forward to a rewarding new season of clue seeking adventures.  “I really enjoy discovering and sharing interesting information with our Jeopardy! viewers,” said Sarah. “To feature clues that provide a unique look into the world around us is an amazing opportunity.” As a graduate of the University of Southern California and a college football fan, when Sarah isn’t traveling with Jeopardy!, you’ll find her cheering on the Trojans!  She also enjoys snowboarding and scuba diving, two hobbies she’s been able to demonstrate on Jeopardy! while delivering clues.