BOARD OF TRUSTEES
These dedicated men and women are responsible for setting the general policy of the University and for ensuring that its educational mission is fulfilled. The Board of Trustees of Rockford University is a diversified yet cohesive group. It is composed of business and professional people; community leaders and activists; alumni and non-alumni; and local, regional, and national representatives – all united in their common commitment to Rockford University and to its mission of quality higher education.
Officers |
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Rebecca Epperson Chair of the Board Owner Chartwell Agency Rockford, IL |
L. Thomas Heiser ’84 Vice Chair of the Board President & CEO Heiser Partners, Inc. Lawrenceville, GA |
Greg Allen ’98 Treasurer of the Board Treasurer & CFO MPEC Rockford, IL |
Jeffry Potter ’98 Secretary of the Board President AC Johnston Holdings Rockford, IL |
Active Trustees |
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Keith Akre Trust Officer Stillman Bank Rockford, IL |
Teresa Beach-Shelow President Superior Joining Technologies, Inc. Machesney Park, IL |
Charles Box, J.D. Former Mayor City of Rockford Rockford, IL |
Chad Brigham ’98 Chief Legal Officer Rex Encore LLC St. Louis, MO |
Lesly Couper Chief Operating Officer Workplace Rockford, IL |
Elizabeth Donovan ’20H Retired Naples, FL |
Patricia A Lynott, Ph.D. President, ex officio Rockford University Rockford, IL |
Deborah Breiter Ph.D. Faculty Trustee Bergmann Professor of Chemisty Rockford University Rockford, IL |
Anisha Grimmett CEO A New Look by Nisha Rockford, IL |
Elizabeth Hegel, J.D., ’81 Attorney Hegel Holdings, LLC Roscoe, IL |
James W. Keeling , J.D., ’18H Attorney Hinshaw & Culberston Rockford, IL |
Mary Ann Laudicina ’91 |
Joel Moore ’00 Financial Advisor Merrill Lynch Global Wealth Management Chicago, IL |
Aaron Potter ’98/MBA ’09 Chief Financial Officer Bergstrom, Inc. Rockford, IL |
Kristin Smith Vice President Collins Aerospace Rockford, IL |
Marci K. Taets ’92 Retired South Beloit, IL |
Patricia Tumilowicz ’87 Rockford, IL |
Frank E. Walter Chairman Illinois Bank & Trust Rockford, IL |
Nor Alamery Student Trustee |
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Emeriti Trustees |
Charles L. Colman ’06 L.H.D. | Dawn R. Hallsten, J.D., ’73 |
Helen C. Hill ’70 | Charles J. Howard | Teresa J. Ingrassia MBA ’86/’00 L.H.D. |
Dennis W. Johnson | Kent A. Mallquist ’97 L.H.D. | Thomas Muldowney ’74 |
Sunil Puri ’82/’13 L.H.D. | David Rydell ’63 | Louise Sinclaire ’57 |
Angelo L. Spoto | Barbara R. Tanaglia ’73 | James S. Whitehead, J.D., ’04 LL.D. |
Jonathan S. Whitlock | R. Ray Wood ’10 L.H.D. | |
President EmeritiRobert L. Head, Ph.D. William A. Shields, Ph.D., ’01H |
Honorary DesignationsL.H.D. – Doctor of Humane Letters |