Robert Hilgenbrink retired as the CFO at Southwestern Illinois College after 10 years and has been in the role of Vice President for business or administrative services at three other Illinois community colleges for a combined total of 33 years. He was active and held leadership positions in the Central Association of College and University Business Officers (CACUBO) and the Illinois Community College Chief Financial Officers (ICCCFO). Mr. Hilgenbrink was named International Outstanding Chief Business Officer in 2008 by the Community College Business Officers. Previously, he served on the Sustainability Advisory Panel at the National Association of College and University Business Officers (NACUBO). Rob holds a B.A. degree in History from Quincy College and an M.A. degree in Economics from Western Illinois University.