Nicholas Keith Chambers, known as “Nick” or “Keith,” is a Springfield, Illinois native. He has been married to Teawana Cole-Chambers for 30 years, and they have two sons. The family resides in Frankfort, Illinois, and are active members of Victory Apostolic Church in Matteson.
In 2022, Keith became Deputy Village Administrator for Matteson, leading economic development, downtown revitalization, and mental health initiatives. With 35+ years of experience, he has held senior positions under five Illinois Governors and two Cook County Board Presidents. He also served 17 years as a Trustee for South Holland, becoming the second African American in that role.
A four-time gubernatorial appointee, Keith has received multiple awards for community service and leadership. He holds degrees from University of Illinois-Springfield and Governors State University and is a Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Inc. member. In 2018, he pursued ministry at McCormick Seminary.