Mike Catalana is the Sports Director at 13WHAM ABC in Rochester and the Co-Founder of Buffalo Plus, a YouTube channel and podcast focused on the Buffalo Bills. After graduating from Ithaca College, Mike began his career at WMGC-TV in Binghamton as Sports Director in 1986. Two years later, he came to Rochester at WOKR-TV (now 13WHAM) as a weekend sports anchor and reporter. In August of 1989, he was promoted to his current role.

Mike has covered nearly every major sporting event in the country including multiple Super Bowls, beginning with the 4 trips made by the Buffalo Bills from 1991-1994. In 2024, he began his 37th year covering the Bills.

In addition to his work at 13WHAM, Mike was the sideline reporter for the Buffalo Bills Broadcast Network for 20 seasons. He was also the team’s postgame show host for 8 years. Mike worked with the Rochester Americans hockey team as game host and analyst for a total of 11 seasons.

During his years in Rochester, Mike and his team have won multiple awards from the NY State Broadcasters Association for Best Sportscast. He is also a multiple time winner of the Rochester Press Radio Club’s Media Excellence Award.

Mike has volunteered his time with the Golisano Children’s Hospital, the Ronald McDonald House, and Daystar Kids among others throughout the years. He and his wife Jenni live in Pittsford and have four children (Carly, Courtney, Ben, and Charlotte).