Alpha’s Rosenvall Named Executive of the Year
Steve Rosenvall, CEO of Alpha Warranty Services, earned Executive of the Year honors in the 16th annual American Business Awards.

RIVERTON, Utah — Alpha Warranty Services’ CEO, Steve Rosenvall, was honored as Executive of the Year, receiving a Bronze Stevie Award, in the 16th Annual American Business Awards, announced May 2.
“I’m honored and humbled to be recognized by the American Business Awards. The successes I’ve experienced personally and with the company are a clear reflection of the team here at Alpha. I’m lucky to be surrounded by such incredible and talented people,” said Rosenvall.
“The nominations submitted for the 2018 American Business Awards were outstanding,” said Michael Gallagher, president and founder of the Stevie Awards. “The competition was intense, and those recognized as Stevie Award winners should be immensely proud of this accomplishment.”
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