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
Open House Set For New Rochester Fire Station
The Rochester Fire Department is inviting the public to commemorate the grand opening of the City of Rochester’s new fire station #2 on Thursday October 15th, 2015. The open house will begin at 5pm with opening remarks by Fire Chief Greg Martin...
Rochester Public Library Dropping Dewey Decimal System For Youth Books
In an effort to help children find the information they need, the Rochester Public Library is dropping the Dewey Decimal System for part of their collection.
“Instead of Dewey, we will have a whole-language system called Book Map,” says Head of Youth Services, Heather Acerro...
Empty Bowls Event Helps Channel One
The annual Empty Bowls fundraiser for the Channel One Regional Food Bank is taking place at the Rochester Art Center today (October 8th) from 11am until 8pm. Attendees enjoy a simple meal of soup and bread provided by top local restaurants and bakeries...
Rake For The Sake Of Our Lakes
No matter how pretty, autumn’s falling leaves are not welcomed by their aquatic neighbors. If they fall or are raked onto the street, they will get washed into storm sewers and carried into our lakes and streams. As they decompose, phosphorus is released (the nutrient that turns our lakes and rivers green with algae) and oxygen is removed from the water...
Wednesday Is Walk And Bike To School Day
Twenty Olmsted County elementary schools will join schools from around the world to celebrate International Walk and Bike to School Day on Wednesday (October 7).
Fire Prevention Week: Do’s And Don’ts
This week (Oct 4-10) is Fire Prevention Week, a commemoration of the Great Chicago Fire in 1871 and an opportunity to emphasize fire safety and preparedness.
The Rochester Fire Department has scheduled open houses this week as part of national Fire Prevention Week...
Jesse Ventura Book Signing In Rochester
As a professional wrestler, naval veteran, actor, commentator, author and former Governor of Minnesota, there's no one in the world with quite the same resume as Jesse Ventura. And he's coming to Rochester. Ventura will be speaking about and signing copies of his new book: American Conspiracies at the Barnes & Noble Apache Mall on October 16, 2015 at 7 pm. Th...
Absolutely Best Halloween Costume Ever
This might be the greatest Halloween costume in the history of the universe. I know that statement might sound like hyperbole, but you have to admit, this guy would win just about any Halloween costume contest at any bar in the world.
It's a homemade costume that shows a 'doctor' giving the Heimlich maneuver to his 'patient'...
The Sky Is No Limit For This Fundraiser
We've all heard the saying "the sky is the limit". But there is no limit for the amount of fun and awareness that will take place during this Sunday's skydiving event (October 4th) at Willow Creek Golf Course that benefits the RT Autism Awareness Foundation...
The Flintstones Used To Sell Cigarettes
Often times we reminisce about the 'good old days'. But there are some things about life 50 years ago that would make your jaw-drop today. Riding in the back of station wagons without seatbelts...not locking the doors to our house...playing with lawn darts...