meet the kdlt sales team

Mari Ossenfort - General Manager / General Sales Manager / National Sales Manager
Mari is a Yankton, SD native and USD graduate. Her media career started in 1994 at a different Sioux Falls TV station.Just a little over a year later she was rewarded a position on the KDLT sales team.
After three years as an Account Executive Mari was promoted to KDLT's General Sales Manager. In 2006 Mari was promoted to the General Manager. Mari's husband, Mark owns MC Fitness, located in Southwestern Minnesota .When they have free time to relax they like to spend time at their lake cabin in Madison , SD with their family, friends and dogs.

You can reach Mari at (605) 361-5555 ext. 12 or 605-728-6043.
Katie Haffeman - Local Sales Manager
I can help you create a solid marketing strategy and will sincerely keep your best interests in mind.
I am confident that you will find TV the best medium for you! KDLT will take your business to the next level. Hi I am Katie Haffeman I was born and raised in Sioux Falls! The University of South Dakota in Vermillion is where I called home in college. Go Yotes! I reside in Sioux Falls with my husband Mark, and daughter Hailey. I love TV. I love sales. I always knew my career would be here at NBC! I started here as an Intern, then moved into an Account Executive position. After 3 ½ years as an Account Executive I was promoted to the Local Sales Manager. My spare time is spent relaxing with family and friends and cheering on my favorite football team the Minnesota Vikings! SKOL Vikings! I can be reached at the Sales Department at (605) 361-5555 ext. 29 or e-mail me at salesteam1@kdlt.com. If you are interested in joining the KDLT Sales Team please contact me.
Sheryl McKnelly - Account Executive
Sheryl McKnelly has been with the KDLT sales team since 1987.She is married and the mother of three grown children, two daughters and one son and also has a grandson and granddaughter. Sheryl enjoys riding her Harley, fishing, swimming and just floating around with friends and family and watching her two cats playing or resting. Sheryl has helped many clients to become more profitable by putting KDLT to work for them. You can reach Sheryl in the sales department at 605-361-5555 ext.27.
Kim Gibbins - Account Executive
Kim Gibbins has worked at KDLT since Jan of 2000. Her prior experience in retail gives her a unique understanding of what business owners need and expect from their advertising dollar. Raised in Montana, Kim is a Montana girl at heart but has grown to love South Dakota. She’s owns several horses and has found many areas to enjoy while trail riding with friends. Kim enjoys working with her clients as a team to help make their businesses more successful through advertising. You can reach her in the Sales Department at 605-361-5555 ext. 30.
Eric Hotz - Account Executive
Eric joined the KDLT sales force in January of 2008.After working at another Sioux Falls television station for nearly three years, he is looking forward to becoming a partner with you and your business to find that big idea and produce results. Eric is a native of a Gregory, SD where he enjoys hunting, fishing, and visiting his family.
You can reach Eric at (605) 361-5555 ext. 6052 or send him an e-mail at sales@kdlt.com.