Hall Of Fame Honors For Indiana’s Kristi Lee
• Kristi Lee, the longtime co-host and News Director of the Westwood One-syndicated The BOB & TOM Show will be inducted into the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame Class of 2022. She is one of six Hoosier broadcasting icons who will be formally inducted during the annual Indiana Broadcasters Conference on Wednesday, October 5.
Lee was first introduced to radio at Ben Davis High School’s radio station 90.9 WBDG/Indianapolis, where she earned her First Class FCC license. She was then hired as one of the first female engineers at Indy ABC affiliate WRTV-TV. Lee went on to work for several notable Indianapolis radio stations including WIRE-AM 1340, 93.1 WNAP and 97.1 WENS. In 1987, she joined The BOB & TOM Show‘s Indianapolis flagship station WFBQ (Q95) and has been an integral part of the show’s ensemble cast ever since. Lee has also covered sports for ESPN and the Indiana Pacers.
Dave Arland, Executive Director of the Indiana Broadcasters Association, said, “The 2022 Hall of Fame Class is comprised of well-known broadcasters who pushed the boundaries of innovation and made the Indiana communities they served better, more informed places to live. For decades, our newest group of Hall of Famers have provided critical eyes, ears, and voices for listeners and viewers in Indiana and beyond. They have told wonderful stories and are each also active members of their communities. We are honored to add our 2022 honorees to the honor roll of the Indiana Broadcast Pioneers Hall of Fame.”
Lee commented, “I am humbled and honored to be included amongst these prestigious honorees. As a life-long Hoosier, I have been lucky enough to spend my entire career in my home state. I cannot imagine a more meaningful award.” For a complete list of this year’s Hall of Fame honorees, please visit indianabroadcasters.org.
