Thought Leader Profile
Mike Winder
Representative, State of Utah House of Representatives; and Executive Director, Friends of Traditional Banking
Mike Winder represents District 30 in the Utah House of Representatives, serving on the Higher Education Appropriations, Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice, Economic Development & Workforce Services, and Political Subdivisions Interim committees. He is also the executive director of Friends of Traditional Banking, co-host of KSL's podcast "Beg to Differ," and founder and CEO of economic development consulting firm Neptune Strategies.
Mike is the past vice president of Community Development for Zions Bank, director of Public Affairs for The Summit Group Communications, and vice president of Marketing for Winder Farms. He served as mayor and City Councilmember for Utah's second-largest city, West Valley City.
Mike holds an Honors BA in History and an MBA from the University of Utah, and a leadership certificate from Harvard's Kennedy School of Government. He is the author of 12 published books and is fluent in Mandarin Chinese. He and his wife, Karyn, are the parents of four children.
Speaker at FiRe 2015, 2016, 2017
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News for Mike Winder
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Posted on Sun Oct 5, 2025, 7:00 am
The surprising family connection between local funnel cake business and Utah ... -
Posted on Mon Nov 21, 2022, 8:00 am
Opinion: Utah’s Legislature? Phenomenal, outstanding service - Deseret News -
Posted on Wed Feb 2, 2022, 8:00 am
Utah Representative Mike Winder tests positive for COVID-19 - Utah Public Radio -
Posted on Wed Feb 2, 2022, 8:00 am
Should Utah hospitals have unlimited time to bill patients for treatment? Sta... -
Posted on Tue Dec 14, 2021, 8:00 am
Millcreek appoints Mike Winder as new city manager - KSL TV 5 -
Posted on Fri Sep 10, 2021, 7:00 am
Rep. Mike Winder: Remembering the lessons of 9/11 - Utah Policy -
Posted on Wed Oct 23, 2019, 7:00 am
'Let's get to work': Aimee Winder Newton announces bid for Utah governor - KS... -
Posted on Mon Jan 7, 2019, 8:00 am
Republicans urging Aimee Winder Newton to run for Utah governor in 2020 - KMYU -
Posted on Mon Jan 7, 2019, 8:00 am
Republicans urging Aimee Winder Newton to run for Utah governor in 2020 - KUTV -
Posted on Wed Nov 7, 2018, 8:00 am
Utah family claims victory in 3 different political races on Election Day - K... -
Posted on Thu Mar 16, 2017, 7:00 am
Mike Winder accused of manipulating Wikipedia page with multiple accounts in ... -
Posted on Sun Mar 12, 2017, 8:00 am
Winder at center of conservative infighting over online tax - The Salt Lake T... -
Posted on Mon Sep 12, 2016, 7:00 am
Rolly: Republican fundraiser highlights talent and not-so-much talent among U... -
Posted on Wed Jan 6, 2016, 8:00 am
Former West Valley City Mayor Mike Winder Vies for Utah House Seat - NPR Utah... -
Posted on Thu Dec 5, 2013, 8:00 am
West Valley City students ask Obama to visit Utah - The Salt Lake Tribune -
Posted on Thu Nov 10, 2011, 8:00 am
West Valley City mayor admits using false identity to write news stories - De... -
Posted on Mon Sep 12, 2011, 7:00 am
Sherri Winder, mother of West Valley mayor, loved serving the community - Des... -
Posted on Wed Dec 1, 2010, 8:00 am
Valley Fair Mall expansion key to city's future - The Salt Lake Tribune -
Posted on Tue Oct 12, 2010, 7:00 am
Utah's old-time Winder dairy grows to online grocer - The Salt Lake Tribune
FiRe 2017 Media
Ben Smarr: Predictive Medicine
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FiRe 2016 Media
Participant Interview: Mike Winder
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FiRe 2015 Media
Hot Spots: Five Views of the Future
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