Robert Head

Dr. Robert L. Head grew up in Cleveland, Ohio during the turbulent civil rights era. Coming from humble beginnings, Playing From Behind shares lessons learned in Dr. Head’s personal journey that are intended to motivate and inspire others who might face real or perceived disadvantages in life.

Dr. Head served as the 17th president of Rockford University from June 2008 through June 2016. Upon his retirement and for his service and extraordinary contributions, the Board of Trustees granted Dr. Head the permanent title, President Emeritus. Previously he was president of Urbana University in Ohio. For both universities, Dr. Head was the first African American president.

Dr. Head has an impressive leadership and financial background which includes many years of experience in the banking industry. He served as vice president for trust services at Toledo Trust Company, in Ohio, and vice president for trust services at Northern Trust Company in Chicago during the 80’s and 90’s.

Today, Dr. Head serves on the boards of Defiance College (Ohio), David C. Cook Corporation (Colorado) and the Riverwood Homeowners Association (Florida). Other memberships include St. Paul AME Church, Master Builders Masonic Lodge, Theta Xi Fraternity and Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Dr. Head served as Scoutmaster of Allen Chapel AME Church Boy Scout Troop # 9 (Illinois) prior to relocating to Florida and now serves as Scoutmaster of St. Paul AME Church Boy Scout Troop # 79.

Dr. Head and his wife, Sheryl, have three adult children, one grandchild, and reside in Ponte Vedra, FL.