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ABOUT kdc

LEARN ABOUT THE KANKAKEE DEVELEPMENT CORPORATION

The Kankakee Development Corporation (KDC) brings together the visionaries, decision-makers, and stakeholders shaping the future of Downtown Kankakee. Its board is comprised of dedicated property owners and business leaders that oversee everything from new businesses and community events to beautification projects like fountains and flowers. Every initiative is driven by one purpose: to enhance the heart of the city. With a steadfast focus on growth, vibrancy, and connectivity, the KDC is committed to making Downtown Kankakee a place where people truly want to live, work, and thrive.

Kankakee Development Corporation Board Members

TERMS ENDING IN 2026

  • Lori Anderson, Heritage Development

  • Dave Baron, Deck & Baron

  • Allison Beasley, Kankakee Public Library

  • Doug Bright, Bright Architecture

  • Ken Lundquist, The Majestic

  • Marci Sadler, The Majestic

  • Brad Kuntz, CNG

  • Matt Olszewski, People's Bank

  • Lance Marczak, Out on a Limb

  • Joe Nugent, Nugent-Curtis Real Estate

  • Patrick O'Brien, Lawson & O'Brien

  • Neil Piggush, Piggush Engineering

  • Nina Piolatto, Madame St. Vintage

  • Monica Pizano, Remax

  • Dave Robinson, Edward D. Jones

  • William Yohnka, Kankakee Riverfront Society

TERMS ENDING IN 2024

  • Jesse Erickson, Pathfinder

  • Kara Evans, Kara Evans Photography

  • Scott Franco, Heritage Development

  • Larry Fullmer, AutoLab

  • Wanda Fullmer, AutoLab

  • Nicole Gavin, Kankakee County Convention & Visitor's Bureau

  • Dustin Kooy, Duncan Home Buyers

  • Megan Massey, Kankakee County Convention & Visitor's Bureau

  • Angela Morrey, Economic Alliance

  • Scott Renville, Knights of Columbus

  • Else Schilling, Attorney at Law

  • Scott Smith, First Trust Bank

  • Ken Tousignant, A Plus Home Improvements

  • New Directors to Fill Vacant Positions with Terms Ending 2024

  • Steve Harder, HB Equities

  • Laurin Stauffenberg, Lush Vine

  • Sydney Mongaraz, Roze Boutique

  • Mackenzie Cloy, Kankakee Forgives

  • Dwayne VadeBonCouer, 8 One Five

PAST MEETINGS

SLATE OF OFFICERS

TERMS ENDING 2025

President - Scott Smith

Vice President - Allison Beasley

Treasurer - Matt Olszewski

Secretary - Nicole Gavin

Events Partnership - Allison Beasley

Marketing - Dave Baron

Landscaping - Dustin Kooy / William Yohnka

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