Kevin was born and raised on the south side of Chicago, he currently serves as the President of Mattoon Investments LLC , Director of North Rock Associates Ltd and owns F&B outlets in the Chicago land area. He holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Industrial Management.
Kevin is a Veteran of Desert Storm serving in the United States Air Force, 384th Combat Support Group. Kevin’s family has a deep history serving in the Military, to include his Uncle who is a Vietnam Veteran and was one of the original broadcasters of “The Dawn Buster” radio show put on by the Armed Forces Radio Station in Saigon, later to be popularized by Robin Williams in the movie “Good Morning Vietnam “
Listening to his Uncle tell stories of how Armed Force Radio helped boost troops moral with music, Kevin decided to carry on the family mission, he has put on summer concerts at his F&B locations and is the Vice President and co-founder of Vet Fest 141 Foundation. Kevin has worked with Ronald McDonald Charities, Caring for Cambodia, George Washington Ball, and Special Olympics. Kevin is married and has one son. His interests are Mixed Martial Arts, Kick Boxing, holds a 3rd Deg Black Belt and Instructor in Brazilian Jiu Jitsu, wake boarding and Mountain biking.
Kevin believes in bringing community, business, Veterans and Veteran support groups together in a music enhanced atmosphere, where music heals, excites and evokes emotions, lifting moral with all genres of music. Vet Fest 141 Foundation supports Veterans and ensures that sacrifices are not forgotten in the constant protection and preservation of our Countries freedoms.
Vet Fest is a multi-day concert festival Honoring our Veterans Through the Power Music™. Our next event takes place on Thursday, June 13th at CD&ME Frankfort, followed by July 20th at Venue 1012 in Oswego IL.
