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 & Provost
Allison Beasley, Kankakee Public Library
Doug Bright, Bright Architecture
Devyn Forquer, ECDA
Ken Lundquist, Mack-D LLC, The Majestic Building
Michael Maloney, Garden of Prayer
Lance Marczak, Out on a Limb
Joe Nugent, Nugent Curtis Real Estate
Patrick O'Brien, Lawson & O'Brien P.C.
Matt Olszewski, People’s Bank
Neil Piggush, Piggush Engineering
Monica Pizano, Remax
Kelsey Post, Kankakee County Chamber of Commerce
Dave Robinson, Edward Jones
Marci Sadler, Mack-D LLC, The Majestic Building
Neely P. Regas, Deck Baron & Provost
William Yohnka, The Currents of Kankakee
Terms ending in 2028
Katie Bretzlaff, Kankakee County CEO
Mackenzie Cloy, Rise & Thrive Wellness
Glenda Corbett, The Venu' Lounge
Earl Corbett, The Venu' Lounge
Mayor Chris Curtis, City of Kankakee
Jesse Erickson, Pathfinder
Greg Echols, Gardant Management Solutions
Scott Franco, Heritage Development
Nicole Gavin, Visit Kankakee County
Angelina Gear, Visit Kankakee County
Steve Harder, HB Equities
Leo Jaramillo, ECDA
Dustin Kooy, Duncan Home Buyers
Sydney Mongaraz, Sydney Mongaraz Budoir
Angela Morrey, Economic Alliance of Kankakee County
Scott Renville, Knights of Columbus
Else Schilling, Law Offices of Else Schilling
Scott Smith, First Trust Bank
Laurin Stauffenberg, The Lush Vine
Ken Tousignant, A Plus Home Improvements by Tousignant Inc.
PAST MEETINGS
SLATE OF OFFICERS
Terms ending in 2027
President - Scott Smith
Vice President - Allison Beasley
Treasurer - Matt Olszewski
Secretary - Steven Harder
Events Partnership - Allison Beasley
Marketing - Dave Baron
Landscaping - Bill Yohnka
Executive Director - Nina Piolatto
Questions? Send us an email.