KELOLAND Media Group
Ashley Thompson is a versatile professional with extensive experience in media, nonprofit development, and community engagement. Currently serving as a television host on KELO-TV's daily lifestyle show, KELOLAND Living, since July 2019, Ashley also founded Allo Plum, a DIY brand where responsibilities include video production, writing, photography, graphic design, web development, and content curation. Previous roles include Annual Giving Events Coordinator at the Avera McKennan Foundation, where Ashley managed major fundraising events, and Development Director at EmBe, a nonprofit focused on empowering women and families. Additionally, Ashley worked in community development at Citi, collaborating with nonprofits in South Dakota. Ashley holds a Bachelor's Degree in French Language and Literature from Concordia College.
KELOLAND Media Group
KELO-TV signed on in 1953 as South Dakota's first television and continues to be the region's number one rated news channel. KELOLAND.com averages more than four million visits each month, attracting visitors with its news, weather and sports content, along with user-generated photos, videos, forum discussions and more.