Nicole is the Executive Director of the Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau (KCCVB). She is a 2000 graduate of Purdue University where she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Health Promotion and a Bachelor of…

Megan Campbell, LCPC, ATR-BC is the owner of Rise and Thrive Wellness.  Megan has owned and operated her own business for over 5 years and has served on many state and national committees including president of the…

Eric Peterson is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of Project Headspace and Timing, which since 2017 has aimed to help veterans in need. Raised in the Kankakee County Area, Peterson…

Jesse Erickson is the Chief Operating Officer (COO) of Pathfinder, a full-service creative & marketing agency that provides strategic storytelling and business services. He is also part-owner of Pathfinder Partners (including: Nana’s Bakery). In addition…

Katherine Henson is a person who is focused on the art of words. She is an accomplished writer and is passionate about crafting stories on a variety of platforms. Her experience has led to her…

Marci is currently the CEO of Deer Ridge Barn and Majestic Weddings & Event; Managing Member of the MACK-D LLC (the Majestic Building), Managing Director for Kenmar Holding, LLC and a Managing Partner with BLVD…

A proud native of Kankakee, Bill Yohnka serves as the Executive Director of the Kankakee Riverfront Society, where he leads the transformative project known as The Currents of Kankakee.  Under his guidance, this multi year…

Caleb Benoit is the founder and CEO of Connect Roasters, a mission-driven coffee company that operates a coffee roastery and brick-and-mortar cafe. Connect’s mission and giveback model have funded tens of thousands of meals for…

Dustin is Real Estate Broker at Village Realty – Peotone and founder of Duncan Home Buyers and Sky Development. A 13-year ComEd lineman, Kooy believed there was more for him and walked away from the…

As Kankakee Community College’s President and CEO, Dr. Michael Boyd uses high energy, strengths-based leadership strategies to connect students with family-sustaining career pathways. Firmly committed to community, Boyd’s service includes the Economic Alliance of Kankakee County,…