Mike VanGessel, CEO of Rockford Construction has led the Rockford team since it began in 1987, through more than 4,500 projects totaling more than $4.8 billion.

A Grand Rapids native with strong ties to the community, Mike is drawn to projects that positively impact the way people live, work, learn, heal, and play. He uses his innovative and entrepreneurial spirit to serve the company and the community as he works with civic leaders, non-profit organizations, and other visionaries to create a brighter future.

Mike serves on many Boards and consistently gives his time and talents to serving others in the community. 

Considered to be one of the best tactical basketball minds in the country, University of Michigan’s Men’s Basketball Head Coach John Beilein has continued to be an innovator in college basketball during his four decades patrolling the sidelines.

Beilein has compiled a career record of 799-461 during his 41 years as a collegiate head coach. In 11 seasons in Ann Arbor, Beilein has built the Wolverines into one of the nation's elite programs, taking U-M to a pair of national championship game appearances (2013, '18) while also becoming the winningest coach in school history.