HALL OF FAME AWARDS
Inductees into the Charles DeWild Hall of Fame include student-athletes, coaches, staff members, and special contributors. Student-athletes must have received their degree from Rockford University, graduated a minimum of five years before nomination, and obtained a minimum of all conference/all district honors. Coaches and staff members may be nominated based on winning, awards received, or contributions/distinction brought to Rockford University through their service to the school. Special contributors must have made a significant impact through their work in external areas related to the Rockford University Athletics Department.
Join us as we celebrate and induct the 2025 members of the Charles DeWild Athletics Hall of Fame!
Event Date and Time: October 11, 2025 at 5:00 p.m.
Location: Rockford University – Regents Hall
5050 E. State St. Rockford, IL 61108
Ticket Pricing:
General Admission (ages 12 and up): $35 /person
Youth (ages 3 – 11): $15 / person
Child (2 and under): Free
Table of Eight: $280
Questions? Reach out to us at
815-226-3370 or Alumni@rockford.edu
Registration will close on Monday, September 29, 2025.
Congratulations to our 2025 Hall of Fame inductees!
Bob Amsberry
Women’s Basketball Coach (1997-2006)
Bob Amsberry was inducted into the Charles M. De Wild Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2025. Amsberry reinvigorated the women’s basketball program over his nine years (1997-2006) as the head coach. He took over a program that had gone winless the year prior, and within three years, had the Regents vying for a conference championship. Read more about his amazing work with RU athletics.
John Kleinhubert ’83
Baseball (1980-83)
John Kleinhubert entered the Charles M. DeWild Hall of Fame in 2025 following a four-year career (1980-83) on the Rockford University baseball team. During Kleinhubert’s time as a Regent, Rockford posted a pair of twenty-win seasons, the first two in program history, including a school record at the time 26 wins in 1981. Read more about his great RU baseball career.
Matt Lindgren ’10
Men’s Cross Country and Track & Field (2006-10)
Matt Lindgren entered the Charles M. DeWild Hall of Fame in 2025 following a highly-decorated four-year career as a member of the Rockford University cross country (2006-09) and track & field teams (2007-10). The Rockford University men’s cross country and indoor and outdoor track and field teams had their best four-year spans ever in the Northern Athletics Collegiate Conference with Lindgren on the teams. Read more about his incredible athletic career.
Jessica (Zammuto) Garcia ’06
Softball (2005-06)
Jessica (Zammuto) Garcia was enshrined into the Charles M. DeWild Hall of Fame in 2025 after an extraordinary two-year career (2005-06) as a member of the Rockford University softball team. Garcia transferred to Rockford University following an award-winning two years at Rock Valley College, where she was selected First Team All-Region twice and voted the 2003 Region Player of the Year. After Garcia transferred to Rockford for the 2005 season, the Regents posted their two best years in program history. Read more about her impressive softball seasons.
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Know an alum, coach, or employee with an exceptional athletic record? Nominate them today.
Check out past Hall of Fame inductees!
See RU’s past inductee classes and read all about their impressive feats!
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