Hank Tester
Hank Tester is a CBS News Miami general assignment reporter. He joined CBS News Miami in October 2015. Prior to joining CBS4, he was a general assignment reporter at WTVJ-TV/NBC6 in Miami.
Hank began his broadcast news career behind the microphone at KEOS Radio in Flagstaff, Arizona, in 1963 while he was attending Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff and has been at it ever since.
While at NAU, Hank obtained a Bachelor's and Master's degree in American History.
After graduation, his television career took off in Las Vegas, Nevada after accepting a teaching position with the Clark County School District where he transitioned from the classroom to the School District's Public Broadcasting television station where he produced historical and educational programming.
While creating documentaries, he also reported on a variety of news stories in Las Vegas including pioneer coverage of the Nevada Legislature and the Nevada Gaming Commission. During those assignments, he established NewsNight 10, the PBS station's award-winning newscast.
In 1971, Hank and other investors formed Las Vegas Valley Broadcasting Company acquiring KORK Channel 3, the Las Vegas NBC affiliate.
By the late 1980s, Valley Broadcasting had become Sunbelt Broadcasting then Intermountain West Communications Company. The group operated TV and radio stations in several western states, including NBC affiliates KRNV-TV in Reno, KVBC-TV in Las Vegas and KYMA-TV in Yuma, Arizona, which is Hank's hometown.
Hank arrived in Miami in 1992, just a month ahead of Hurricane Andrew after being hired by WTVJ.
His reporting efforts contributed to the television station staff being recognized with the DuPont-Columbia University Award and the George Foster Peabody Broadcasting Award.
Hank has received numerous awards throughout his career as a broadcast journalist, including several Emmy awards. In April 2005, he was honored with the Silver Circle Award by the Suncoast Chapter of the National Association of Television Arts and Sciences. The Silver Circle is the highest honor awarded to South Florida broadcast journalists in recognition of a quarter century of journalism. Hank also entered the Nevada Broadcasters Hall of Fame in 2015.
Hank has been reporting the news in South Florida for over three decades and in the broadcast business for 60 years.
He has the unique ability to "tell a story" in a balanced, conversational and concise fashion that resonates with viewers. His broadcasting career has included working as news director, news anchor, reporter, political commentator, assignment editor and television station owner.
Raised on a small ranch in Arizona where he learned the values of efficiency and quality work.
Hank lives in Miami with his wife, Lourdes, a legal assistant. They share four daughters and three grandchildren.
Hank and Lourdes enjoy learning about the history of Cuba. They own two vintage automobiles including a national award-winning 1967 Volkswagen Karmann Ghia.
Hank and Lourdes are members of the Antique Automobile Club of America. They often display their classic cars at shows around South Florida.
