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Kevin and Margi Culhane
Kevin Culhane
Kevin was born and raised in Mitchell, SD as the son of a milkman (Culhane Dairy). In 1977, he graduated from The University of South Dakota with a Bachelors of Science degree in Mass Communications-Public Relations.
Kevin met the love of his life in 1994 and married her.
The Culhanes have lived in the Vermillion/Yankton area for over 15 year and Kevin and Margi share 6 amazing children and 6 beautiful, smart, funny energetic, wonderful grandchildren.
Throughout his broadcasting career, Kevin Culhane has held many prominant positions in the media industry, the business community, various community organizations, and in sports organizations.
Boards and Commissions include:
Past President Mitchell Quarterback Club
Past Board member Mitchell Chamber of Commerce
Past Board member Corn Palace Stampede Rodeo Committee
Past Board member Mitchell Adjustment Training Center
Past President DWU Teammakers
Past Board member Mitchell United Way
Past member Mitchell Exchange Club
Past President of the South Dakota Broadcasters Association
Past Board member of the SD Broadcasters Association
SD Broadcaster of the Year
Past Chairman -South Dakota Housing Authority
Past Commissioner-SD Housing Authority
Past Board member SD Tourism Board
Past Board member National Association of Broadcasters Small Market Radio Committee.
Past President Vermillion Baseball Committee 2000
Past member USD Howling Pack Board of Directors
Past member Vermillion Rotary Club
Past President Vermillion Sertoma Club
Vermillion Quarterback Club
Past President Vermillion United Way
Past Board member Vermillion United Way
Past Board Member SESDAC Foundation Board
Past Board of Director Vermillion Chamber of Commerce
Past Area Vice President Yankton Chamber of Commerce
Past President Yankton Area Chamber of Commerce
Past Board member Junior Achievement-Yankton
Member Yankton Rotary Club
Member Yankton Quarterback Club
Paul Harris Fellow-Rotary International
Board member Yankton Rotary Foundation Board
Honors:
University of South Dakota Dept of Mass Communication "Outstanding Alumni" undergraduate Degree award winner 2000
SD Broadcaster of the Year 1992
NAB Crystal Radio Award Winner-President/GM of KMIT Radio Mitchell, SD 1991
Connecticut Mutual Life Insurance Blue Chip Business Award Winner excellence in small business operation 1991
Culhane Communications Inc recognized as Vermillion's "Business of the Year" 1993
Margi Culhane
Margi was born and raised the daughter of a sheepherder (owner O’Donnell Sheep & Wool) in Belle Fourche, SD. She graduated from USD with Nursing Degree and then worked as an RN for over 20 years. Margi's currently working at Sacred Heart Parish as the Pastoral Care/Volunteer Coordinator.
Margi has been involved in many community organizations and has received various honors and awards. She is currently serving on the board of directors of the Yankton/Clay County Solid Waste Board, the Inter Agency Council of United Way, the Regional Council on Aging, and the Yankton Homeless Shelter.In 2006, she was awarded the Distinguished Service Leader for Avera.
