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
Best Way to Help Snow Plow Drivers
A major snow storm is on its way and the City of Rochester’s Public Works Department is getting the plows ready. The fleet consists of over 30 snow plows that work to clear 533 miles of road, 9.5 miles of alleys, and 544 cul-de-sacs within Rochester...
Rochester’s Shop With A Cop Program
The Rochester Police Activity League announces the 11th annual Shop with a Cop program. Shop with a Cop is organized by the Rochester Police Activity League (PAL) and with support from local sponsors helps make the holiday season a little more bright for area students and families in need...
Red Kettle Challenge Matches This Weekend
The Rochester Salvation Army has received confirmation of the first Red Kettle challenge matching donations for the 2015 campaign.
Teens Helping Their Community
Sometimes teenagers get a bad wrap. They're often stereotyped as immature, lazy and self-centered. But a lot of teens are giving, caring and passionate kids who really do want to make a difference in their community.
After an overnight snowfall, a group of teens in Centennial, Colorado decided to 'pay it forward' by getting up very early to shovel an entire neighborhood's driveways and sidewalks..
‘A Christmas Carol Radio Show’ Performance
The Minnesota SkyVault Theatre Company presents a Christmas classic with a twist: performed as a radio broadcast. Come and hear (and see them performing "on air") all your favorite characters from Charles Dickens' classic Christmas tale, including Ebenezer Scrooge, Bob Cratchit, Tiny Tim, and many more...
Donate To Christmas Anonymous This Week
Christmas Anonymous is a local organization that’s been serving the Rochester area for over 50 years. It is a 100% volunteer group, whose sole mission is to help families and people in need in Olmsted County have a wonderful Christmas...
CANS Film Festival Is This Saturday
The Salvation Army and Wehrenberg Theatres invite you to take part in the annual CANS Film Festival this Saturday (Dec 5, 2015) from 10am to 5pm.
Guests who bring five canned food items (boxed, non-perishable also accepted) to the Galaxy 14 Cine & IMAX Theatre will receive free admission to any movie that day before 5pm. Gu...
Ring Bells And Make Change
The Rochester Salvation Army needs you TODAY! They need to schedule the equivalent of 400-500 hours per week, each week, between now and Christmas Eve and are asking for your help to fill the Red Kettles with ringing AND gifts! New INDOOR locations this year...
Annual Festival Of Trees Event Is Nov 27-30
Thanksgiving is almost here and Christmas is right around the corner. One of the best ways to get into the ‘holiday spirit’ is to attend the annual “Festival Of Trees” event at the Mayo Civic Center’s Exhibit Hall. This year marks the 30th year of this popular community event which is a fundraiser for Hiawatha Homes...
Register for 2016 Rochester Polar Plunge
Brrring it on! It’s never too early to sign up for the Polar Plunge. You can show your support for Special Olympics Minnesota (SOMN) and learn firsthand what it means to be ‘freezin’ for a reason’!