Mindy Winkler
Mindy weekday evenings 7PM-12AM on HANK FM!
It’s “Mindy till Midnight!” From 7pm to Midnight! Mindy is a life-long Hoosier having grown up in Anderson (Madison Heights High), has 2 degrees from Ball State University and has lived in Fishers since 1995. Mindy is a former Indianapolis Colts Cheerleader (1998-2000) and has been a media personality in Central Indiana since the mid-90s beginning originally on television as the Host of “Fishers Focus” and then as the Kids Club Host “Commander KC” on WTTV/WB4. From that role, she created an award-winning, educational song/dance program that was later called Mindy and The Fun Company; receiving the WRTV-6 “A-List” award of entertainment companies multiple years as well as featured articles in the Ball State Alumnus magazine and IBJ’s “Women in Business.”
Mindy found her true media love though (radio!) beginning as a fill-in traffic reporter while pregnant with her son Garrett in 2003 and then began working full-time doing AM/PM traffic in 2005. Continuing commercials and podcast appearances, Mindy later became a weekend host on our sister station B105.7 in 2018 and joined the HANK team in 2019 as a co-host of the morning show. After nearly three years, she accepted an offer for a solo evening show and loves spending it with our amazing HANK listening family! She especially loves getting to meet listeners at ticket stops and other promotional events cause she doesn’t know a stranger!
Awards:
· Nuvo Magazine “Best Traffic Reporter” winner 2006, 2007, 2008 & 2009
· Nuvo Magazine “Best Traffic Reporter 1st runner-up (while still just a “fill-in”) 2005 & 2010
Hobbies:
· Traveling, Boating, Kayaking, Hiking, Hosting gatherings at her home
· Attending college & professional football or basketball games
· Working out (running/walking, strength training, dancing)
Mindy feels incredibly blessed that she gets to do a job she loves! She can’t thank her husband Bob and her friends/family enough for their continued love and support, and looks forward to spending weekday evenings with you!
