Rebecca Parks, is the Community Partnership Coordinator for Kankakee School District 111. She has over 10 years of macro-level social work experience working within child welfare, adoption, anti-human trafficking, parent-child programming and healthcare based mental…

A true Kankakee native, Melina finds immense pride in calling this vibrant city her home. She currently serves as the Development Manager for United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties, helping foster relationships with corporate,…

In February of 2018, Lindy was welcomed as the first Marketing & Public Engagement Manager for the Village of Bourbonnais. In her multifaceted role, she develops communications aimed at informing and engaging residents, promotional support…

Kankakee County Chamber President & CEO, Kelsey Post, was raised in Kankakee County and graduated from Herscher High School in 2017. She then went on to Kankakee Community College obtaining her Associates Degree. Kelsey transferred…

Jakob works hard to promote and strengthen the local business community by forming positive and impactful working relationships while continuing to build upon and support our community’s business sector. Jakob also serves as the Marketing…

Jake LaMore has been the host of multiple podcasts, including Bangarang Radio, Pop-Punk & Pizza, and, most recently, The Kankakee Podcast. Born and raised in Kankakee County, LaMore was interested in media since childhood,…

Antonio Marshall is the new Chaplain at Olivet, where he graduated and played collegiate basketball. He has a passion for youth sports and runs a nonprofit organization called MANonFIRE, where he uses his experiences to…

Dr. Jeff Williamson is the Founder of Converge Group Inc. an executive coaching and peopledevelopment practice. Prior to launching his business in 2017, he was a Dean, ExecutiveDirector, and Professor of Organizational Leadership serving in…