Posts by cmeredith_courtney@kankakeecountychamber.com

August Ambassador Spotlight: Reagan Cooper Reagan Cooper was born and raised in Kankakee. She has been married to her husband for a year and a half, and together they have a little boy. She is also a proud stepmom to a wonderful daughter. For the past eight years, Reagan has worked at Riverside Senior Life…

August Board of Directors Spotlight: Erika Moeschke Erika Moeschke serves as the Senior Director of Alumni Relations and University Advancement at Olivet Nazarene University, where she works to strengthen connections between alumni and their alma mater while encouraging philanthropic support at the leadership level. She has been part of the Olivet community for nearly seven…

July Board of Directors Spotlight: Tammy Sowder Tammy is a proud Kankakee County native whose deep roots in the community have shaped both her personal and professional journey. A graduate of Kankakee High School, she ventured beyond her hometown to pursue higher education but was ultimately drawn back by her strong family ties and a…

July Ambassador Spotlight: Sara Jameison Sara started her career as a CNA and worked in a nursing home before turning to Home Care. She first worked as a CNA for Home Helpers starting in 2015. Sara became the Office Manager in 2018. She now works as the Director of Operations. Sara is responsible for marketing,…

June Ambassador Spotlight: Andrea Eldert Andrea Eldert brings over 25 years of experience in the mortgage industry. She began her career as a mortgage processor and eventually became a loan officer—a role she’s excelled in since joining Federated Bank in 2013. Andrea lives in Gilman with her two adorable Shih Tzu/Yorkie twins, Chewie and Tank,…

June Board of Directors Spotlight: Mark Kaner Mark Kaner serves as a Commercial Loan Officer and Assistant Vice President at Peoples Bank, based in the Bourbonnais office. In his role, Mark works closely with local business owners to provide customized lending solutions that help drive growth and stability within the community. He began his career…

DEI Panel Recap: “Belonging, Bravery, and Breaking Barriers” This month, we had the incredible opportunity to gather for a powerful DEI (Diversity, Equity, Inclusion – and Accessibility) panel featuring local changemakers committed to building spaces where everyone can feel seen, heard, and valued. Our panelists included: Matt Hedding-Hess from Rise & Thrive Wellness, Jolene Booth from Sweet Darren’t Bakery…

May Ambassador Spotlight: Jessica Kinnersley Jessica Kinnersley was born and raised in Kankakee and is the District Director for State Representative Jackie Haas. She just celebrated 7 years working for the Illinois House of Representatives! One of Jessica’s main duties is  assisting constituents resolve any issues that they may have with any state department and…

April 2025 Ambassador Spotlight: Angie Serafini Angie Serafini Chamber Ambassador Trustee, Village of Bourbonnais Area Manager with Aqua Illinois Angie Serafini is a proud Bourbonnais native and community leader who brings experience in both the public and private sectors. She currently serves as Area Manager for Aqua Illinois. Prior to joining Aqua, Angie spent over…

Annie Mitchell is a local real estate agent with Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Speckman Realty in Bourbonnais. With a deep passion for real estate, Annie loves helping her clients find the perfect homes and takes pride in guiding them through one of the most important decisions of their lives. Annie actively serves on the board of…