The new Executive Director of the Jackson Area Transportation Authority was introduced on today’s show. Brad Charkowske was recently hired, serving most recently in Seattle supervising light rail services. Charkowske is a Michigan native and was anxious to return to his home state. He replaces Cameron McCollum who retires after more than 37 years with the Authority. Other guests: BuilderWalk with General Materials; Jan Witte and Todd Wanty, “Taste of the Irish Hills” (March 7-8), Brooklyn Irish Hills Chamber of Commerce; Phil Wrzesinski and Parker Wrzesinski, The Toy House “Toys of the Month”; Singer Steve Berkemeier (performing at the Jackson Coffee Co. Friday evening); George Staudacher, St. Joseph/St. John Paczki Dance; Brian Surgener, Jackson Coffee Co. Drawings of the Month.