Tri‑County River Valley Development Authority
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Warren Ribley
Contact Title
Executive Director
Contact Phone
217-836-9553
Contact E-Mail
wribley@trvda.com
Function
There is hereby created a political subdivision, body politic and municipal corporation named the Tri-County River Valley Development Authority. The territorial jurisdiction of the Authority is that geographic area within the boundaries of Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties in the State of Illinois and any navigable waters and air space located therein. The function of thie Authority is to promote industrial, commercial, residential, service, transportation and recreational activities and facilities, thereby reducing the evils attendant upon unemployment and enhancing the public health, safety, morals, happiness and general welfare of this State.
Term
3 years ending the third Monday in January of staggerd years
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
n/a
Qualifications
The public members shall be persons of recognized ability and experience in one or more of the following areas: economic development, finance, banking, industrial development, small business management, real estate development, community development, venture finance, organized labor or civic, community or neighborhood organization.
Compensation
Members of the Authority shall not be entitled to compensation for their services as members but may be reimbursed for all necessary expenses incurred in connection with the performance of their duties as members.
Composition
The governing and administrative powers of the Authority shall be vested in a body consisting of 11 members including, as ex officio members, the Director of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, or his or her designee, and the Director of Natural Resources, or that Director's designee. The other 9 members of the Authority shall be designated "public members", 3 of whom shall be appointed by the Governor, 3 of whom shall be appointed one each by the county board chairmen of Peoria, Tazewell and Woodford counties and 3 of whom shall be appointed one each by the city councils of East Peoria, Pekin and Peoria. All public members shall reside within the territorial jurisdiction of this Act. Six members shall constitute a quorum.
Chair
Chairman of the Authority shall be elected by the Board annually from the 6 members appointed by the county board chairmen and city councils.
Authority
70 ILCS 525/2004
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Schoon, Tim | County Board Chairman of Woodford County | Public Member | Woodford | ||||
| VACANT | Statute | Ex-Officio, DCEO Director or designee | |||||
| Phelps Finnie, Natalie | Statute | Ex-Officio, Director of Natural Resources or designee | |||||
| Roethler, Deborah | City Council of Peoria | Public Member | |||||
| Livingston, Ty | City Council of East Peoria | Director; Public Member | Peoria | ||||
| Dillon, Jimmy | County Board Chairman of Peoria County | Chair, Public Member | Peoria | ||||
| Jeffries, Dawn | 01/20/2025 | 02/18/2022 | Governor | Public Member | McLean | ||
| Miller, Ryan | 01/19/2026 | 11/15/2021 | Governor | Public Member | Peoria | ||
| Flynn, Paul | 01/15/2024 | 11/15/2021 | Governor | Public Member | Peoria | ||
| Atkins, Bill | County Board Chairman of Tazewell County | Public Member | Tazewell | ||||
| Esker, Josie A. | City Council of Pekin | Public Member | Peoria |