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Client Feedback to Improve Service Delivery
Client Feedback to Improve Service Delivery
By Cohen Barnes
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Humbled, honored to be named the next CEO of Illinois FBFM.
Humbled, honored to be named the next CEO of Illinois FBFM.
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Education
Volunteer Experience
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President Of The Board Of Directors
DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC)
- 2 years
Economic Empowerment
The goal of DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) is to improve living standards and create economic opportunities for DeKalb County, Illinois. Since its inception in 1987, the DCEDC has overseen over $1.6 billion in business and industrial development. These projects expanded and diversified the county's tax base while adding over 10,000 jobs and helping increase resident employment by over 20,000.
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President
DeKalb Corn Classic
- Present 6 years 11 months
Health
Join us for the DeKalb Corn Classic. Beginning and ending in Downtown DeKalb, the route will take runners through historical neighborhoods, along the Kishwaukee River via Prairie Park, and through NIU's campus and Huskie Stadium.
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President
Proudly DeKalb
- 5 years 10 months
Economic Empowerment
#ProudlyDeKalb is a collaborative effort of the community to celebrate all the positive things DeKalb has to offer. We want to celebrate our achievements and highlight our attractions. Welcome to DeKalb, IL where we are #ProudlyDeKalb!
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Adult Leader - Troop 33
Boy Scouts of America
- 4 years 6 months
Children
It is a constant joy to help bring experiences to our youth they may never have had outside of Boy Scouts. Through Scouting, they see the wonders of our country, build many leadership skills, and get pushed constantly outside their comfort zone.
I was fortunate to travel with the boys to the Boundary Waters for a canoe trip, to Kentucky for a climbing and repelling high adventure trip, and to Swamp Base where we paddled over 60 miles in the heart of the Atchafalaya Swap in Louisiana.…It is a constant joy to help bring experiences to our youth they may never have had outside of Boy Scouts. Through Scouting, they see the wonders of our country, build many leadership skills, and get pushed constantly outside their comfort zone.
I was fortunate to travel with the boys to the Boundary Waters for a canoe trip, to Kentucky for a climbing and repelling high adventure trip, and to Swamp Base where we paddled over 60 miles in the heart of the Atchafalaya Swap in Louisiana. Plus so many other cool campouts and adventures to mention.
Oh yeah, and you can't beat just sitting around poking a campfire on a cold evening. :) -
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School Board Member
DeKalb Community Unit School District #428
- 4 years 2 months
Education
Our mission is to educate our students to reach their potential while preparing them to contribute to our global society.
Initiated and completed the initiative to bring 1:1 technology to students during my time on the School Board. Sometime I am still immensely proud of still today. -
Honors & Awards
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Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies
Inc. Magazine
Inc Magazine Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US
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DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame
DeKalb Chamber of Commerce
Hall of Fame Inductee - Contemporary
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National Defense Ribbon
US Army
Awarded National Defense Ribbon for responding to our Country's call for Operation Desert Storm
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Eagle Scout
Boy Scouts of America
Languages
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English
Native or bilingual proficiency
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Geek Speek
Native or bilingual proficiency
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