The Latino Coalition’s CEO of the Year Award honors exceptional chief executives whose visionary leadership drives sustained business success, organizational excellence, and meaningful societal impact while proudly embracing and elevating their Latino heritage.

We are proud to introduce the inaugural TLC CEO of the Year, a new annual recognition honoring exceptional business leadership, innovation, community impact, and a commitment to creating opportunity.

The Latino Coalition proudly recognizes Darren Rebelez, President & CEO of Casey’s General Stores, as our inaugural TLC CEO of the Year!

Darren represents the kind of leadership we are proud to celebrate—visionary, values-driven, and committed to building businesses and communities where people can thrive.

As one of the nation’s most accomplished Latino business leaders, his success is also a powerful reminder of the growing influence Latino leaders have on America’s economy and its future.

Congratulations, Darren, on this well-deserved recognition and on setting the standard for what we know will become an important TLC tradition.

The Latino Coalition was proud to gather leaders, partners, and friends in Fort Worth to celebrate our inaugural TLC CEO of the Year, Darren Rebelez, President & CEO of Casey’s General Stores.

More than an award, this new annual recognition is about shining a spotlight on leaders who are driving growth, creating opportunity, strengthening communities, and demonstrating the impact of Latino leadership across the American economy.

Thank you to everyone who joined us in making the inaugural celebration so memorable—and congratulations again to Darren Rebelez, our 2026 TLC CEO of the Year!

This is only the beginning.