He graduated from Southern Methodist University in Dallas, TX, majoring in broadcast journalism, and worked in the SMU sports information office 1973–76.
Hains was sports director of KGBX Radio in Springfield, MO from 1977–81, serving as the voice of the Southwest Missouri State Bears football/basketball teams.
From 1981-85 he worked on the sports staff at KRLD Radio in Dallas, TX, anchoring weekday sportscasts, hosting Dallas Cowboys pre-and post-game shows; play-by-play and color for SMU basketball and studio host for the Southwest Conference Football Radio Network 1982–84.
In 1985, he returned to Springfield, MO as coordinator of athletic promotions at Southwest Missouri State, resuming his duties as voice of the Bears.
Since 2008, he has served as studio host for the Chiefs Radio Network in Kansas City, including their Super Bowl victory in February 2020.