Kankakee County Democrats

Charlene Eads Biography

I am a social worker at Shapiro Development Center. I have lived in Kankakee County for almost 30 years.  I am married and have one daughter.   I have a Bachelor’s Degree from Olivet University and my Master’s Degree from Governors State University. During that time, I volunteered to work at Garden of Prayer to help kids with after school programs. I also volunteered at Wildwood Church of the Nazarene as a Sunday School teacher. I have been at Shapiro Development Center for almost twenty four years. I helped with campaigns and I am currently a precinct committeeperson in Bradley.Illinois and I also serve with the Planning Zoning Committee in Bradley, Illinois and on the AFSCME local 29 union board.   I also joined the NAACP political chapter.

At Shapiro, I joined the union and eventually became an active member of AFSCME Local 29 as a union steward. I started protesting with my union brothers and sisters for fair benefits and wages for union workers. At that time that I decided to get involved in politics. I realized that who we elect as our leaders make a big difference in our lives. I helped with campaigns and ran for Democratic precinct committeeperson. I hope to serve you on the Democratic Central Committee Board with dedication and purpose. 

B. Michelle Brown serves as Treasurer of the Kankakee County Democratic Central Committee,

where she has provided accurate, transparent, and responsible financial stewardship for the

past year. Since day one, she has been committed to precise financial reporting and

accountability, ensuring the Committee’s finances are managed with integrity and

professionalism.

A trained business and education professional, B. Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in

Business Administration with a major in Accounting and Finance and a Master of Science in

Business Education. As a high school business educator for more than 20 years, she has

equipped hundreds of students with practical skills in accounting, finance, and business,

bringing the same expertise, attention to detail, and commitment to excellence to her role as

Treasurer. She also proudly serves as the Precinct Committeeperson for Bourbonnais Precinct

#17, where she works to engage voters and strengthen grassroots participation within her

community.