Matteson Family
Janée Matteson owner of KAYAKMORRIS.com, was born and raised in Morris, IL. Janee graduated from the University of Illinois at Chicago with a one Bachelor’s degree in Athletic Training and a second in Kinesiotherapy. She has owned/operated Fit 4 Golf, Inc./Body Alignment Center for the past 10 years. Janee has been a lifelong sportswoman, playing and competing in numerous sports. She also has a love for outdoor recreation and has achieved her BCU(British Canoe Union) 2 Star certification in Sea Kayaking with an emphasis on water safety and rescue. Janee is excited to be able to offer area residents new opportunities to explore the area and recreate in ways not previously available.
Business History: Entrepreneurship runs deep in Matteson’s roots. Her relatives were some of the first in the Morris area. Her great-great-great grandfather, Peter Griggs, was one of the first settlers in Morris. He built a log cabin near what is now the aquaduct(over Nettle Creek in Gebhard Woods) in 1837 and that land is still owned by her father Don, today, some 174 years later! Peter Griggs’ son, Jacob went on to be instrumental in the growth and development of Grundy County from the wild frontier into what it is known as today. The street that leads down to Stratton Park from Calhoun street is named Griggs Drive to commemorate them.
Harry Matteson delivering a 50 pound block of ice