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
Beat Cabin Fever With WinterFest XIV
Rochester WinterFest XIV is almost here! This annual event typically takes place during the first two weeks in February. This year's event runs January 28th through February 14th and features a wide variety of activities happening throughout the Rochester area...
First Bowie, Then Frey… The End of an Era
As someone who has loved music my entire life, it's been a tough week. First David Bowie dies of cancer at the age of 69, then eight days later Glenn Frey of the Eagles dies at 67. Both artists played a big role in my life.
In 1975, I got my first real stereo...
Ways To Reduce Computer Eye Strain
I know my vision has gotten much worse over the years. I can probably credit some of that to just growing older, but I'm also betting that years of staring at a computer screen have also contributed to my vision problems.
It's unavoidable, we live in a world where computers are a major part of just about everyone's lives...
Tech Trends That Need To Go Away
Let me start out by saying that technology is wonderful. There have been more great advances in the past 30 years than in the previous hundred years before. Can you imagine life without internet, PC's, laptops, email, mobile phones, high definition digital, online shopping or social media...
Watch Seahawks Fans Go Nuts In A Theater
So it's been about a week since the playoff hopes of Vikings fans was completely crushed after Minnesota kicker Blair Walsh missed a chip shot field goal near the end of the game. Had he made it, the Vikings would have likely gone on to win the game and face Arizona this weekend in round two and who knows how much farther they could have gone...
Best-Selling Author Tami Hoag Coming To Rochester
Tami Hoag is an international bestselling author of more than thirty books. But did you know that she was born in Cresco, Iowa and grew up in Harmony, Minnesota?
The beloved and popular author is coming to Rochester at the Barnes & Noble Apache Mall, this Saturday at 3pm for a reading and book signing. Ta...
Mark Cuban’s Advice To Powerball Winner
By now most everyone is aware that tonight's Powerball jackpot is worth over $1.5 billion!!! And despite the overwhelming odds against winning (1 in 292 million chance), many Americans will shell out at least 2 bucks to buy a ticket in hopes of beating the odds and becoming an instant billionaire...
2016 Frozen Goose Run-Walk For A Cure
The 14th annual Optimist Frozen Goose Run/Walk Event takes place Saturday, February 6th at the University Center-Rochester. Walk or run for a cure! Choose the 10K timed-run or 5K Fun Run or Walk with men's and women's 10K awards.
This Winterfest XIV event is fun for everyone and is sponsored by the Optimist Club of Rochester...
RPL’s Wit, Wisdom & Wine Event Is Saturday
The Rochester Public Library Foundation’s annual fundraiser “Wit, Wisdom and Wine” is this Saturday, January 16th from 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. at the Rochester Public Library.
“This is our 15th ‘Wit, Wisdom and Wine’ event,” says Vicki Allen, Executive Director for the Foundation, “and we are confident it will be the wittiest...
Winter Warmth Festival is January 16th
The Mayo Medical School invites you to the 9th Annual Winter Warmth Festival. The event will take place on Saturday, January 16th from 11am-3pm in the gymnasium of St. John’s in downtown Rochester. The Winter Warmth Festival is an annual event sponsored by Mayo Medical School students for families with children battling serious illnesses...