Meet Our Team
Jasper Jones
Executive Director
Jasper has been in the field of Substance Abuse and Criminal Justice for the last 18 years. He has helped countless participants and their families overcome their addictions and navigate the sometimes treacherous Criminal Justice system. He has developed programs designed to assist those very same programs to ensure a better quality of life for them. He has dedicated his life to serving others and ultimately, those who are deepest in need
Lee Grant
Case Manager
Lee Grant holds a bachelor's degree in Organizational Management and a master's degree in Public Administration, equipping him with a strong foundation for a career dedicated to public service. With extensive experience in managing and directing program activities related to public service organizations and community-based initiatives, he has developed a diverse skill set that includes community organizing, program management, organization management, case management, grant writing, and crisis intervention techniques. management and effective service implementation earned him recognition from the United States Secretary of Housing and Urban Development.
Jim Riordan
Mentor Supervisor
James Riordan a graduate of Illinois State University, he began working with troubled youth in the summer 2000 and founded Jeremiah’s – A place to be yourself to give teens a place to hang out away from the dangers of drugs and alcohol. Riordan then turned to one-on-one mentoring which evolved into a jail ministry and the co-founding of KCRO in 2005. For the past several years he has worked under KCRO Director Jasper Jones as the Mentor Supervisor for the program. He has been given the Service to Youth Award by the YMCA and was named the Outstanding Volunteer of Kankakee County by United Way.
Guadalupe Cayetano
Intern
Guadalupe is currently a senior at Olivet Nazarene University, pursuing her bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice with a concentration in Law Enforcement. She hopes to connect with families and learn about the impactful work done by KCRO, where she continues to lead a ministry that partners with them during the Christmas season. Passionate about serving her community, Guadalupe aims to use her education and experiences to foster positive relationships and make a meaningful difference in the lives of those she encounters.
Terese Hernandez- Campbell
Administrative Assistant
Terese studied at the University of Illinois Chicago, where she earned degrees in Russian Studies and Business. In addition, she studied Industrial Machinery Maintenance and Machine Tool Technology at Kankakee Community College. Terese has gained valuable professional experience in real estate management and construction, demonstrating strong administrative skills through the creative organization of complex issues. Her efforts were recognized when she received the Golden Paintbrush Award from the City of Kankakee.
KCRO Board Members:
Aimee Orr
Hon. P. Carl Brown
Cheryl Mosely
Dr. Dana Washington
Public Defender Ed Pentuic
Hon. Jackie Hass
Jeannette Tetreault
State's Attorney Jim Rowe
John Redmond
Karren Farmer, Esq.
Judge Kathy Bradshaw-Elliot
(Ret) Judge Ken Wenzelman
Rev. Larry Garcia
Lori Wolf
Marshall Hill
Reyna Hammerlund
Russell Bailey
Dr. Shelly Stroud
Hon. Steve Liehr
Hon. Steven Hunter
Chief Tom Latham
Hon. Victor Nevarez
Rev. Vincent Clark
Willie Hunt