Víctor Nevárez is a native of Chicago, Illinois. Since September, 2017 he has served the Duane Dean Behavioral Health Center as the Clinical Director overseeing the Medical Assistant Recovery Program (MAR). In May 1, 2021, Victor was elected as the 5th Ward Alderman in the City of Kankakee. Victor sits on several boards within Kankakee County including: the Kankakee County Renewed Opportunity (KCRO), Kankakee Regional Land Bank Authority (KRLBA), and Christmas Day Inc. Victor continues to be involved with the community of Kankakee and participates in a number of charitable causes.