I am the Operations Manager for all six Townsquare Media-Rochester stations. I’ve been in Rochester radio since 1984. In that time I’ve been an on-air talent, Production Director, Music Director, Program Director and now Operations Manager. Radio is my passion. I enjoy working with on-air talent, designing and executing successful promotions with our sales staff and clients and making sure our stations are active in the community both on-the-air and on the streets. As a Rochester native, it’s been great not only to grow up in one of America’s best cities but to also raise my family here as well. I’m a proud dad of three terrific kids…Andy, Kelsey and Logan. My wife Laurie and I are also very involved in our community. In my spare time, I enjoy golfing, bowling, grilling and following my favorite Minnesota sports teams (still waiting on that first Vikings’ Super Bowl trophy).
Brent Ackerman
RPU Warns Of Utility Scams
Rochester Public Utilities has heard from customers that scam calls are being made to some RPU customers. RPU staff has collected information regarding the scam from customers to share with all RPU customers and the Rochester community.
The Scam- The caller says that they are a representative from your utility company and that you are past due...
It’s Beginning to Look a Lot Like… Kettles
The Rochester Salvation Army continues ringing the bells and offering Red Kettles, as it has for almost 120 years! The 2015 Red Kettle/Christmas Campaign is scheduling volunteer ringers right now, and a brief campaign kick-off event is scheduled for this Thursday (Nov 12), at Rochester’s newest Hy-Vee location (4221 West Circle Drive NW)...
Veterans Day Program In Rochester
The 15th annual Veterans Day program will be held this Wednesday (Nov 11), at 10:30am at the Rochester International Event Center near the Rochester Airport. This event is put on by the volunteers from the Soldiers Field Veterans Memorial committee, the DAV, POW/MIA Riders Association, and other volunteers.
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Meet A Man Named…Taylor Swift
How would you like to have the same name as the most famous person on the planet? There's a man in Seattle who carries that burden. His name? Taylor Swift.
A few years ago, when he heard of this up-and-coming young country singer who wrote her own songs, he didn't think much of it...
Big ‘Star Wars’ Fan Is Granted His Dying Wish
A terminally ill Star Wars fan was just granted his dying wish.
Daniel Fleetwood has terminal cancer and in September he was told by his doctor that he likely only had one or two months to live. While accepting his fate, he was bummed out that he would not live to see the new "Star Wars: The Force Awakens" movie when it is released in December...
Have You Tried Turning it off and on Again?
I’m no expert when it comes to computers, electronics or anything else in the engineering field, but when something stops working, there’s one trick I’ve learned that almost never fails. Turn it off and on again OR unplug it and plug it back in again...
A Townsquare-Rochester Trick Or Treat
There's nothing better than when the whole office participates in a fun activity...such as Halloween. My co-workers and I decided to dress up as a group for Halloween and chose a 'Wizard of Oz' theme.
I think we pulled it off. We've got the flying monkeys, bad and good witches, lollipop kid, Wizard, yellow brick road, Toto, Dorothy, Lion, Scarecrow and Tin Man...
Twins To Renovate Centerfield Seating
On the same day that Twins great Torii Hunter announced his retirement from baseball, the Minnesota Twins unveiled plans for some renovations of Target Field. The ballpark is just five years old, but the Twins have plans for a two-part centerfield redesign which will include new multi-level fan gathering spaces...
History Center of Olmsted County Presents Adult Scavenger Hunt
Have you ever heard of an 'Adult Scavenger Hunt'? The History Center of Olmsted County is holding its 2nd Annual Scavenger Hunt this Saturday (October 24th) from 1 to 4pm. This event, open to anyone 21 and older, starts at the History Center and continues as people search restaurants, bars and other area attractions...
Elder Network Present Murder Mystery Fundraiser
Elder Network invites you to their most popular community fundraising event of the year. The Murder Mystery 'Sensational Speakeasy' takes place at the historic Plummer House in Rochester on Saturday October 24th and Saturday October 31st with performances at 6pm and 8:30pm...