BARCC Leadership

President & Commercial Development Liaison
Mell Monroe
monroe@thebarcc.org

Vice President of Strategy
Safety / Security & Clean and Green
Dr. Keith McCoy
keith@thebarcc.org

Treasurer & Fundraising Director
Pamela Dempsey
pam@bronzevilleproperties.com

Records Chair & Condominium Liaison Director
Angela Higginbotham-Monroe
angie@thebarcc.org

Director of Activities & Marketing
Jonese Burnett
jonese@thebarcc.org

Director of Membership Development
Michelle Brown
michelle@thebarcc.org

Director of External Communications
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Director of Safety & Security / Chairman
Marie Smith
marie@thebarcc.org

Director of Condominium Development
Iva Funderberg
iva@thebarcc.org

Director of Commercial Development
Akari Muhansi
akari@thebarcc.org

Co-Director of Commercial Development
Teshera Henderson
teshera@thebarcc.org

Asst. Director of Commercial Development
Clarence Carson
clarence@thebarcc.org

Political Liaison
Tyrone Forte
tforte@thebarcc.org

Director of Condominium
Development Outreach
Marvell Turnage
marvell@thebarcc.org

Communications Director
Mechele Elias
mechele@thebarcc.org

Board Member
Phaedra Leslie
phaedra@thebarcc.org
Become a BARCC Member

What is BARCC?

The Bronzeville Area Residents and Commerce Council- BARCC is a not-for-profit community organization serving homeowners, condominium owners, renters and commercial enterprises in Chicago’s Bronzeville neighborhood.

What is the MISSION of BARCC?

Our mission is to seek volunteers and leaders to help us create a safe, clean and enjoyable neighborhood for families to live and businesses to strive..

What area does BARCC serve?

We cover the residential and commercial interests of all shareholders and stakeholders within the boundaries of S. 22nd Street to 55th Street and S. Cottage Grove to the Dan Ryan Expressway.


What are the most important priorities?

We intend to establish a voice for investors and to accelerate home ownership and commercial development, while making an impact on safer and cleaner streets. We organize forums to educate condominium owners, a group critical to the economic growth of the neighborhood. As activists, we are committed to holding public officials and representatives accountable for measurable results.

Where are meetings held?

General meetings are held the last Tuesday of every month at the Chicago Urban League - 4510 S Michigan Avenue from 6:30pm until 8:00pm. Food and refreshments are served and there are opportunities to sign up for various committees.

How do I join?

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