Brent was born and raised in Hutchinson, Minnesota and graduated from Hutchinson High School in 1977. He attended college at Ridgewater in Hutchinson, where he earned a degree in accounting. Brent has two children, Tyler Schmeling and Andrea Mitchell and six grandchildren, who all reside in Hutchinson. He has been employed at various places including West Side Grocery for 9 ½ years, First Bank of Minnesota for 9 years, and 3M in Hutchinson for 8 ½ years. Brent also enjoyed playing softball for 28 years and being a volunteer football coach for the Hutchinson Junior High football team for 23 years. He retired on May 31, 2017 and has since gone back to officiating year-round in basketball, soccer, softball and football. He then started working for Hantge Funeral Chapels and Farmers Insurance – Andrea Mitchell Agency in October of 2021. In his free time, Brent enjoys deer hunting each fall and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He also enjoys volunteering in his community for various events including River Song Festival, Minnesota Pottery Festival, and other events offered by the Hutchinson Chamber of Commerce. He was a member of the Hutchinson Jaycee’s and had the honor of being the 52nd Annual Water Carnival Commodore.