After deciding that he needed even more snow and cold in his life, Mark Poe moved north from balmy South Dakota to take the position of Associate Creative Director at KAT. Mark has worked for some of the region’s top advertising agencies over the last 12 years, providing Art Direction in print, web/interactive media, video and illustration. Mark enjoys watching Phineas and Ferb with his daughter, and going on date nights with his wife at least once every year. 

 Lucy Nagel, a native of Zeeland, ND, comes to KAT with 23 years of experience in Graphic Design, Printing and Customer Service. She earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in Graphic Arts from Wahpeton State College of Science. Lucy fills the role of Project Manager.

Jeffrey Morman joins KAT as its Lead Developer. As a graduate from North Dakota State University, Jeffrey has over six years of programming experience.  He also has extensive knowledge in web application development and .Net application development. Jeffrey is an avid fan of science fiction and helps teach judo at a local judo school. 

David Diebel joins the staff as a videographer and editor at KAT Communications. David graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with a degree in Mass Communications and an emphasis in photojournalism.  He specializes in video production, graphic design and still photography. David is originally from Bismarck and moved back to the area after college. David likes music, the great outdoors and his dog Bonzer. 

Emily Eslinger will be using her talents at KAT as an animator, illustrator, and designer. Emily received her degree in character animation from the Vancouver Institute of Media Arts.  Emily is a Bismarck native. 

 Paul Brenno joins KAT as a videographer and editor. With over 10 years' experience in both small and major markets, national to local productions, he brings his award winning lighting & cinematography skills to KAT. Paul graduated from Montana State University Film School and is originally from Minot.  

KAT Communications specializes in solutions. With a wide array of services including management consulting, marketing, public relations, targeted outreach, training, and health education, KAT delivers solutions with lasting impact. Empowering individuals while delivering positive, measurable outcomes for clients has been KAT’s mission since 1989.