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“Hello everyone! My name is Katy Hinkle. I am a proud Razorback, self-acclaimed chef, chronic organizer, and lover of all things Marvel and Dallas sports.”

Katy is originally from Coppell, Texas, where she graduated from Coppell High School before heading to the University of Arkansas. While at the U of A, she earned a degree in Business Management and Non-Profit Studies. During her college years, she was actively involved in her church, led small groups, worked at the summer camp she grew up attending Pine Cove Camps and took full advantage of all the beauty Northwest Arkansas has to offer.

In her free time, Katy loves thrifting, cooking, playing sports, and saying “yes” to a good board game night. One fun fact that may surprise you? She’s a big fan of PBR, Professional Bull Riding!

Katy’s journey to KBC was truly a God moment. After graduating in fall 2024, she remained in Fayetteville to continue working for a local nonprofit before completing a leadership internship at Pine Cove Woods Family Camp. Following her time at camp, she returned home to Coppell and began the job search. After several months of limited success and even spending time substitute teaching at a local elementary school, she came across the People Operations and Technology Coordinator position at KBC.

Throughout the hiring process, Katy experienced clarity and peace as she learned more about the organization. In a beautiful full-circle moment, she realized she had actually attended KiDs Beach Club herself when she was in elementary school.

Reflecting on that season, Katy shares:

“I was in a weird stage of life trying to figure out what was next. It felt confusing, draining, and very unknown. It was a time I had to really rely on the Lord and find peace in the unknown—because God knew, but I didn’t. Way easier said than done, but I took it day by day and worked on surrendering my comforts to the Lord. Then sure enough, in His timing, He provided an opportunity with KBC. I’m reminded again that my life is not in my control, and surrendering that to the Lord only makes my life more joyful.”

Katy is excited to grow in the operations world while serving an organization with a Kingdom mission. Although she has experience across a variety of roles, this is her first full-timeposition, and she is eager to learn and grow. Behind the scenes, Katy manages all things tech and is becoming the go-to expert on the team’s project management software.

When asked about working at KBC, she says:

“I have always loved being a help to people. Coming into this role was a beautiful example of utilizing the capabilities I have to serve where needed. I get to do that every day—solving problems and helping behind the scenes so operations can flow smoothly for everyone else.”

Katy’s Favorites

Favorite coffee order: Katy mainly drinks water! (Aside from her V8 Energy

drinks, of course.)

Favorite worship song: Monday Morning Faith by SEU Worship & Chelsea Plank or West

Texas Wind by NEEDTOBREATHE

Go-to comfort food: Chipotle

Ideal day off: Thrifting or hanging out at the park with friends, followed by a game night

Random fun fact: Katy is semi-fluent in ASL!