Klarn DePalma has had a storied career in Connecticut Broadcasting for more than three decades. A graduate of the University of Connecticut, he began his career in sales at WFSB, then a Meredith Media Group station, and quickly rose through leadership roles, including Local Sales Manager, Director of Sales, and ultimately Vice President and General Manager of four stations. For 13 years, he guided WFSB to consistent dominance in news and digital operations while building strong partnerships with organizations and nonprofits across the state. Klarn has been deeply involved in advancing the industry, serving as Chairman and a longtime board member of the Connecticut Broadcasters Association, as well as a member of the Television Bureau of Advertising’s Board of Governors. His civic leadership includes serving on the Connecticut Science Center Board, where he helped establish the Weather Lab, The Bushnell, and Channel 3 Kids Camp. In 2022, he was named Senior Vice President of Group Sales and Sponsorships for Nexstar Media Group. He lives in Old Saybrook, Connecticut.
