Cohen Barnes

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I have had the fortune of living two different lives. Yet, the similarities and…

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  • SundogIT, Inc.

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Volunteer Experience

  • DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation (DCEDC) Graphic

    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.

  • 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. :)

  • DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Graphic

    President Of The Board Of Directors

    DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

    - 2 years

    Economic Empowerment

  • 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.

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    Board Member

    Illinois Municipal League

    - Present 1 year 11 months

    Politics

Honors & Awards

  • Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies

    Inc. Magazine

    Inc Magazine Inc. 5000 List of Fastest Growing Private Companies in the US

  • DeKalb Chamber of Commerce Hall of Fame

    DeKalb Chamber of Commerce

    Hall of Fame Inductee - Contemporary

  • National Defense Ribbon

    US Army

    Awarded National Defense Ribbon for responding to our Country's call for Operation Desert Storm

  • Eagle Scout

    Boy Scouts of America

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

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    Native or bilingual proficiency

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