Board of Directors
The Economic Alliance of Kankakee County Board of Directors is comprised of private-sector leaders and elected members of the Kankakee County Board.
Chairman Jeff Bennett, Managing Partner, McColly Bennett Real Estate
Vice Chairman Theodis Pace, President, Kankakee County NAACP
Matt Alexander-Hildebrand, Chairman, Kankakee County Board
Bernie Anderson, Regional Manager, Community Affairs, Nicor Gas
Dr. Mike Boyd, President, Kankakee Community College
Dr. Gregg Chenoweth, President, Olivet Nazarene University
Rosemary Foster, Kankakee County Board
Jeff Hammes, President / CEO, Peoples Bank
David Johns, Partner, GJM Advisory
Phil Kambic, President / CEO, Riverside Healthcare
Ryan Marion, Kankakee County Board
John McCann, Economic & Business Development Manager, ComEd, An Exelon Company
Chad Miller, Kankakee County Board
Russell Tobey, Vice President, Kankakee Valley Construction Co.
Sarah Vaubel, Vice President, The Newberg Group
Dr. Matt Vosberg, Superintendent, Bradley Bourbonnais Community High School
Pat Young, President, Kankakee Iroquois Building Trades
President/CEO
Timothy Nugent
Tim Nugent has more than 25 years of experience in business, real estate and community development. He is a life-long resident of Manteno, Illinois – where he has served as mayor for 17 years, a role he retains as the Alliance President/CEO.
Mr. Nugent has been instrumental in attracting and growing Kankakee County through the development of workforce and building incentives, community collaboration, and partnerships with federal, state and local partners. He currently serves on various boards including the local Metropolitan Planning Organization, the Kankakee County Enterprise Zone, Kankakee County Convention and Visitors Bureau, as well as the Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board, among others.
Tim is the former owner of Manteno Lumber & True Value Inc. and has led numerous residential real estate development projects. Mayor Nugent also served as a police officer in Kankakee County for 20 years, 12 years as a Deputy Sheriff and 8 years as the Chief of Police for the City of Kankakee.
Mr. Nugent holds a Bachelor Degree from Governors State. He is married to his wife Yvette and has 2 grown children, Casey Meier, a Manteno High School Art teacher and Mitchell, a Special Education teacher at Naperville North High School.
Vice President, Business Development
Angela Morrey
Angela Morrey is a seasoned professional with a diverse background in media communications, business management, operations, and leadership. A native of Kankakee County, she brings a strong connection to the local community along with a broad range of professional experience.
Angela began her career in broadcast journalism, working with NBC and WB affiliates in Wisconsin. Her reporting covered a wide spectrum—from community features like farmers markets to in-depth stories on unsolved crimes. Angela transitioned into hospitality management, serving as General Manager of a hotel and convention center. During her time there, she successfully led a large-scale renovation project and day-to-day operations.
Following a family move, Angela expanded her skill set by running a licensed in-home childcare business and later took on roles as a quality control specialist, online journalist, and columnist.
Now based in Bourbonnais with her three children, Angela is actively engaged in her community, volunteering at her children’s schools, her church, and with several local organizations. Angela holds a Bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University.