Kevin Leavy, President

Kevin D. Leavy has been employed by Aramark for over 20 years. He currently serves as the Director of Food and Nutrition for Freeport Hospital. He has served as past President of the Beloit City Council, past Vice President of the Beloit City Council, currently serves on the CDBG Committee for the city, and has served on several city committees, including Regional Director for the National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials. He is currently the Chair of the Rock County Board of Supervisors and serves on the Health Services Committee. He has served as the Past Chair for Blackhawk Technical Board of Directors, Past Member of the Head Start Board of Directors, Past Vice President of the Beloit Board of Education, Past President of the Black Male Role Model Group. Currently serves as the Chairperson for the Deacon’s Ministry of Emmanuel Baptist Church.

His work experiences at Aramark consist of Past Safety Champion, Past Talent Acquisition Team member, Mentor for New Foodservice Directors, Wellness Committees for Belvidere, Zion, and Harvard.

When Kevin is not working, he spends his time as a Certified Instructor/Proctor, training individuals in Food Safety and Sanitation to obtain their certification. He also spends time with his wife Ruthie of 34 years, four children, and three granddaughters.

Kevin was the Keynote Speaker for the Aldrich Intermediate School Black History Presentation and Keynote Speaker for Fresh Start Graduation.

Favorite Quote: If I can help somebody as I pass along, if I can cheer somebody with a word or song, if I can show somebody he's traveling wrong, then my living will not be in vain.

Council Committees

(Committee Term Expires: April 2025)

Appointment Review Committee
Community Development Authority