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
Short Film Festival Is This Saturday In Rochester
Attention film buffs…there’s a new, cool event in Rochester this Saturday. The Apex Short Film & Music Video Festival takes place at C4’s Creative Salon (324 1st Ave SW) in Rochester. Doors open at 1pm and the event runs until about 10pm. A ...
Giant Red Ball Blown Away in Toledo
Remember when the Giant Red Ball was in Rochester this past June? Many people posed for pictures with the ball during its week-long visit here.
Kurt Perschke's RedBall Project is a traveling public art project that has taken place all around the world...
Enjoy Rochester Greek Fest This Weekend
You don't have to be Greek in order to enjoy Greek Fest. Rochester Greek Fest is this Friday, Saturday and Sunday at Holy Anargyroi Greek Orthodox Church, 703 West Center Street in Rochester (next to old Lourdes High School). This is an authentic celebration of Greek Heritage featuring:
Authentic Greek food
Hellenic music
Greek Dancers
Greek Orthodox Church tours
Locally baked Greek pastries
and
Is ‘WalkCar’ The Next Big Thing?
Remember the Segway? It was all the rage back in 2001. There was plenty of hype behind that two-wheeled, self-balancing, battery-powered electric vehicle. It was teased as "It" and "Ginger" and some people said it would be bigger than the PC...
Another Colonel Sanders?
So just who IS the real Colonel Sanders in the new KFC ads? Earlier this summer, SNL alum Darrell Hammond wore the suit, but recently was replaced by former SNL colleague and current Last Comic Standing judge Norm MacDonald.
There's been a lot of speculation on the internet about what's really going on...
6th Annual ‘Local Heroes Days’ This Weekend
The 6th Annual 'Local Heroes Days' event takes place this Thursday, Friday and Saturday (August 20-22) at Universal Marine & RV in Rochester. Its purpose is to honor and recognize the 'local heroes' in our community who serve us every day.
Med City BBQ Is This Weekend
The 6th annual Med City BBQ takes place this Friday and Saturday (August 7-8) at the Olmsted County Fairgrounds. This event is a major fundraiser for two important charities that help youth in the community, the Rochester Police Athletic League (PAL) and the Rochester Police Benevolent Association (RPBA)...
Historic Chateau Theatre To Hold Encore Gala Event
A press conference was held this morning in front of the Historic Chateau Theatre on the Peace Plaza announcing an upcoming collaboration between the Rochester Civic Theatre and the City of Rochester. Mayor Ardell Brede and Rochester Civic Theatre Executive Director Gregory Stavrou spoke about an event called 'Encore Gala 2015' which take place at the Chateau on October 10th...
Easy Way to Help the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester
The mission of the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester is very clear. They want to enable all young people, especially those who need them most, to reach their full potential as productive, responsible and caring community members.
Every child deserves the opportunity to be successful and the Boys & Girls Club of Rochester helps build brighter lives for kids and a better community for all of us
One Giant Leap 46 Years Ago
It was 46 years ago today that mankind's greatest historic event took place as Neil Armstrong took "one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind". The Apollo 11 moon landing and first step on the moon happened July 20, 1969.
The event was shown on television across the world and fulfilled President John F...