Bill Klein – Since 1998
Local Sales Manager

All About Bill:
Bill has been in broadcasting for 30 years – in Rochester for 18 in radio and the last 12 in TV at ABC6 News.  In 2009, Bill was promoted to Local Sales Manager.  He has also done sports play by plays and written a local sports column.  He and his wife Jeanne have been married for 28 years.  They have 3 children, Bob, a recent honors graduate of William Mitchell School of Law who works in the Finance department at IBM; Shelly, an RN at Gunderson Lutheran in LaCrosse who is continuing her education at Winona State University to be a Nurse Practitioner; and Stephanie is a sophomore at the University of Minnesota.  You'd never know they are his kids Bill says…they have their Mother's looks and brains.  The family's Australian shepherd "Jake" however does bear a strong resemblance to Bill.

Bill's Philosophy:
Everyone should strive to be their client's "best" sales rep. To do that, he believes you must go beyond being the smartest rep they have and always work for your client's benefit first. You must also be honest. Intelligence can always be enhanced, but good character and a solid reputation once lost are difficult to regain.

Bill's Fun Fact:
Bill once won a 10 event college "Superstars" athletic contest. (Without cheating!) Bill is into sports and politics and watches the History Channel a lot. (When he's not watching ABC.)

Chris Mans - Since 1993
National Sales Manager

All About Chris:
Chris is Minnesota born, Mankato to be exact. His family moved to Blooming Prairie where he graduated High School. He then went off to college at Drake University and received his BSBA degree. Chris then headed back to Minnesota and worked for IBM in Minneapolis, Des Moines and Omaha for 11 years before joining ABC 6 KAAL TV. Chris worked as an account executive before being promoted to National Sales Manager in August of 2007. Chris is married and keeps quite busy with his four children.

Chris's Philosophy:
Chris's secret to success it to listen to clients, ask questions, and listen some more.  In addition, Chris believes in understanding his own (ever changing) product so well that he can deliver the best plan to accomplish his client's goals every time. In IBM-speak it was called being customer-driven.

Chris's Fun Fact:
Chris sang with a diocesan choir for the Des Moines visit of Pope John Paul II in October 1983.

Jean Wick - Since 2003
Internet Sales Administrator – Rochester Office

All About Jean:
Jean spent 21+ years at IBM in various administrative/tech support positions.  In 2003 she came to KAAL where she works as an office administrator.
She has been married 23 years to her husband Jeff, and has  two sons; Lucas and Logan. She lives in a wooded subdivision outside of Elgin MN where she loves to work in the garden.  Her family likes to canoe, play ping pong and play baseball and kickball in their back yard.  They have a pet dog, cat, and a RAT!  They try to vacation in Seattle, WA at least once every two years, as Jeff is originally from the Pacific NW and still has many relatives there.  This year their entire family attended their second trip to the Indianapolis 500.

Jean's Philosophy:
'THE CLIENT IS ALWAYS RIGHT!' Put yourself in their shoes as a business owner and you will see some of the headaches of trying to make a business work.

Jean's Fun Fact:
Jean can whistle louder than anyone she knows.

Jessica Berry – Since 2003
Account Executive

All About Jessica:
Jessica began with the company in the Rochester office and then headed to the deep south of the DMA - Northern IA and Southern MN in 2005. She is married to her high school sweetheart, Jon Berry, and they have two beautiful daughters, Madison and Kenedie.

Jessica's Philosophy:
Jessica prides herself in her knowledge of the industry and by serving as a consultant for her clients to ensure that all components of their advertising are working together. Her primary goal is to think "outside the box" and to be innovative!

Jessica's Fun Fact:
Jessica placed third in an ATV mud bog in the summer of 2006. She's an outdoor girl that likes adventure!

Ann Glazier- Since 2007
Account Executive

All About Ann:
Ann previously worked in radio for Three Eagles Communications in Albert Lea as an account manager for KATE/KCPI Radio. Ann graduated from UW-Eau Claire with a degree in broadcast journalism and completed an internship with WCCO Television. Once in the real world, Ann opted to pursue the advertising side of television. Ann grew up in Wells and has 2 busy boys.

Ann's Philosophy:
Ann says, "It's not about selling a product - it's about getting to know your client's  needs, then working with them to co-manage a marketing plan that will provide them with success."

Ann's Fun Fact:
Although Ann is known to be a total girly-girl (cheerleader, dance, pageants and sorority girl)  those who know her best know that she is a huge wrestling fan.

Kelly Lafky - Since 2009
Account Executive

About Kelly:
Kelly, grew up living in the Mississippi River Valley. She currently resides on the Sand Prairie in Wabasha, MN. With her co conspirator and best friend Gary Englerth.  Kelly has 17 years in broadcast sales experience.  She has 2 grown children whom reside in Wisconsin. She also has five very energetic Grandchildren.

Kelly's Philosophy:
To be true to your clients and to believe in what you are doing.  Always do what it is in the clients best interest and its sure to be a win win for all.

Kelly's Fun Facts:
Kelly, has no fun at all. So not true… Work & play hard. She loves spending time with her family. Enjoys the outdoors. Riding & camping with her horse Bojangles, walking with her dogs Pepper and Tanner. She also lives with a master chef who loves to grill out. So theres no shortage of awesome food.  She loves nothing better then a roaring campfire, friends and family…and of course great music and a fresh cocktail.

Mark DeBolt - Since 2010
Account Executive

All About Mark:
Mark was born and raised in Oklahoma City and attended school at Southern Methodist University in Dallas on a golf scholarship.  He received All America Honors his junior year and was teammates with the late Payne Stewart.  Mark's sales career began with Motorola in Oklahoma City where he was awarded National Salesman of the Year in the Petroleum Group his second year with Motorola. He originally came to Rochester in 1988 where he was the Assistant Golf Professional at Rochester Golf and CC and then moved to the Head Golf Professional position at Willow Creek Golf Club.  He left Rochester in 1993 and returned to Rochester Country Club in 2000. He was the Head Golf Professional until the end of 2008.  Mark married his wife Kim in March of 2009 and has a son Mike who was an All State pitcher at Century High School in 2007 and now attends the U of M, and a daughter Madeline who is a freshman at Century High School.

Mark's Philosophy:
Mark's sales philosophy is to always under promise and over perform; your client should be your best reference.  There is nothing wrong with not knowing the answer to your client's question as long as you tell them you don't have an answer right now, but you will get the answer and get right back with them.

Mark's Fun Fact:
Mark was selected as one of the two top junior golfers from the state of Oklahoma to play with two from Texas and a PGA professional in an exhibition round in Wichita, Texas.  Arnold Palmer was the professional and Ben Crenshaw was one of the golfers from Texas.  There were 8,000 people in the gallery and I was so scared I couldn't find my glove.  I had to borrow one from a friend to hit my first shot.  My parents have a picture of me teeing off with Palmer and Crenshaw watching me and you can see my glove in my hip pocket.  I was so scared I couldn't feel it.