The Conclave proudly announces it’s final Rockwell recipients, who will be honored at
The Last Conclave in Minneapolis, Sept 15-17, 2026 at the Crowne Plaza Suites MSP
Airport/Mall of America.
These individuals, initially nominated in a just-concluded nationwide search, were
selected by the Conclave Board for their contributions to the Conclave Learning
Conference through the years and for their industry accomplishments, leadership and
mentorship within the broadcasting community.
The 2026 Rockwell recipients are:
Mark Bolke, retired RCS executive and former Conclave Chairman of the Board
Dave Chachi Denes, co-founder of Benztown Branding
Joe Knapp, founder of MusicMaster Scheduling
Lori Lewis, founder of Lori Lewis Media and former Conclave Chairperson of the Board
Dan Seeman, VP/Market Manager, Hubbard Radio/Minneapolis
Also honored at The Last Conclave with a Rockwell from the cancelled 2023 Conclave
Learning Conference will be Herb Hoppe, the late founder of Tri-Country Broadcasting
headquartered in Sauk Rapids, MN.
Brief biographies of all these Rockwell recipients will soon appear on
http://www.thelastconclave.com.
About The Conclave
Founded as a 501(c)3 nonprofit educational organization, The Conclave has spent nearly 50 years helping broadcasters grow their careers, stations, and communities. Through its intimate networking environment and signature educational seminars, it has connected generations of media leaders with innovative programming strategies and emerging technologies.
Media Contact
Bob Goff
Board Chair, Conclave 45: The Last Conclave!
Email: bob@hofw.media
Cell Phone: 608-377-0811