Darryl Cheeks, Managing Partner

Darryl has over 25 years experience in accounting, finance, marketing and operations. He is a Certified Public Accountant and holds a B.S. in Accountancy from the University of Illinois Champaign/Urbana. He received a four year academic scholarship as well as attended the Harvard Summer Venture Management Program. Darryl previously held the position as Owner, CEO and President of Chicagoland Foods with a product line of over 85 food products offered in 30 states and 7 countries around the world. He has also served as CFO of Pentacom Industries, a $184 million company in inventory management, order fulfillment, and extended supply chain management. Darryl has the business acumen and expertise to provide Black Rhino’s clients with excellence in accounting, taxation, financial services, risk management, marketing, and personal financial planning. Darryl additionally has extensive experience in nonprofit, ministry and charity work. He was the Founder and Executive Director of Soul Foods Prison Ministries, which served the incarcerated population of Illinois, he held the position of Board Chairman for Southwestern Christian College, as well as having served as the Board President for A Safe Place, a transitional living and shelter for domestically abused women and children. Darryl also currently serves as the ministering evangelist of the Waukegan Church of Christ and sits on the Dean’s Business Counsel for the University of Illinois’ Business School.