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Rock Valley College to Host Second Annual CEO Challenge

• Community
• 04/27/2026

Rock Valley College will host its second annual CEO Challenge on Thursday, April 30, 2026, from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on its main campus.

 

Following a successful inaugural year that brought together 20 companies and raised $78,000 for student scholarships, this year’s event will once again welcome regional CEOs and their teams for a series of RVC-themed, field-day-style competitions designed to build connections while supporting student success.

“The CEO Challenge has quickly become a powerful way to bring our business community together in support of our students,” said RVC President Dr. Howard Spearman. “It’s inspiring to see leaders step out of their day-to-day roles, engage in a little friendly competition, and make a meaningful investment in the future of our students and our region.”

Participants will compete in a variety of activities, including a homerun derby, RVC Amazing Race scavenger hunt, and a health sciences activity, all for the chance to earn bragging rights and the title of RVC CEO Champion.

Participation in the CEO Challenge directly supports scholarships, providing immediate financial relief for students and helping remove barriers to education. These scholarships play a critical role in promoting equity and preparing a skilled workforce that will strengthen the local economy.

Participating organizations include:

• Advanced Machine & Engineering
• Alpha Controls & Service
• Bodycraft Wellness & Massage Center, LLC.
• Coleman CPA & Consulting, Inc.
• Collins Aerospace
• Cord Construction Company
• Crusader Community Health
• FirstMid Bank and Trust
• Foresight Bank
• Hennig
• Midland States Bank
• Olson Aluminum Castings
• OSF HealthCare Saint Anthony Medical Center
• Ringland-Johnson Construction
• Rockford Community Bank
• Rock Valley College
• Rockford Linear Actuation, Inc.
• Savant Wealth Management
• Summit CPA Group, P.C.
• UMB Bank
• Waldom

The Rock Valley College Foundation’s mission is to build regional relationships and secure resources to advance the college and its students. For more information about the CEO Challenge, visit CEO Challenge.