KCC Foundation Board
2025-26 Board Members and Committee Assignments
- David M. Baron, Governance
- Dr. Michael Boyd, KCC President
- Rod Burkett, Governance
- Jacob Cooke, Advancement
- Robert de Oliveira, Executive, Scholarship
- Lisa Dugan, Advancement
- Colette Gernon, Vice Chairperson, Executive, Advancement
- Dr. Kay Green, Chairperson, Executive, Advancement
- Walter Hasselbring III, Finance
- Lisa Hammes, Advancement
- Brad Hove, KCC Board of Trustees Liaison
- Dr. Juan Jimenez, Advancement
- Jimmy Joines, Finance, Executive
- John Keigher, Governance, Executive
- Alicia Kleinert, Scholarship
- Michelle Langlois, Advancement
- Michael Maloney, Scholarship
- Dr. Kathleen O'Connor, Advancement
- Maureen Powell, Governance
- Matt Schore, Advancement
Emeritus Members
- Tim Gernon
- David Jaffe
- Dennis Hess
- John Fulton
- Jeff Hammes
- Steven Smith
- Warren Ouwenga
- Maggie Frogge
- Michael Lynch
- Mark Smith
Legal Counsel
- Claire Chaplinski
2026 Calendar of Meetings
| Date | Meeting Type | Time | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 15 | Advancement Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| March 10 | Finance Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room L101 and via Zoom |
| March 12 | Advancement Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| March 17 | Executive Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| March 24 | Full Board of Directors | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room L101 and via Zoom |
| May 5 | Finance Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| May 7 | Advancement Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| May 12 | Executive Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| May 19 | Full Board of Directors | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room L101 and via Zoom |
| July 9 | Advancement Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| Sept. 3 | Advancement Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| Sept. 8 | Finance Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| Sept. 15 | Executive Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| Sept. 22 | Full Board of Directors | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room L101 and via Zoom |
| Nov. 4 | Advancement Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| Nov. 10 | Finance Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| Nov. 17 | Executive Committee | 8:00 A.M. | KCC Room D300 and via Zoom |
| Dec. 1 | Combined Board Dinner | 5:00 P.M. | Kankakee Country Club |
The KCC Foundation board of directors works to enhance the quality of life through learning. Members honor the college's core values of collaboration, excellence, integrity, learning and respect as they provide counsel and assistance via strategic planning and fundraising.