Southwestern Illinois Development Authority
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Mike Lundy
Contact Title
Executive Director, Southwestern Illinois Development Authority
Contact Phone
618.345.3400
Contact E-Mail
mlundy@swida.org
Contact Comments
Executive Director, Southwestern Illinois Development Authority
Function
The Authority promotes industrial, commercial, and residential development, services, transportation, and recreational activities and facilities in Bond, Clinton, Madison and St. Clair counties; authorized to issue bonds, enter into loans, contracts, agreements, and mortgages.
Term
3 years, beginning 3rd Monday in January, and until successor is appointed and qualified. Non-voting members serve at the pleasure of the Governor.
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
N/A
Qualifications
Residents of authority’s jurisdiction who have experience in economic development, finance, banking, industrial development, small business management, real estate development, community development, venture finance, organized labor, or civic, community, or neighborhood organization. Executive Director to have experience in finance, including requirements of issuing bonds, real estate or economic development, and administration.
Compensation
Reimbursed for expenses
Composition
14 members - 6 appointed by Governor - 2 appointed by Madison County Board chairperson - 2 appointed by St. Clair County Board chairperson - 1 appointed by Clinton County Board chairperson - 1 appointed by Bond County Board chairperson - Secretary, Department of Transportation, or designee - Director, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, or designee
Chair
Elected by the Board from the 4 members appointed by the County chairmen
Authority
70 ILCS 520/4
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vacant | 01/20/2025 | 01/31/2022 | Governor | Member | St. Clair | ||
| Thomas, Rickie | St. Clair County Board Chairperson | Member | St. Clair | ||||
| Harris, Randall | 01/17/2025 | 01/28/2022 | Governor | Member | Madison | ||
| VACANT | St. Clair County Board Chairperson | Member | Adams | ||||
| Bristow, Monica | 05/03/2022 | Statute | Ex-Officio, Member, DCEO Designee | ||||
| Jemison, Kevin | Statute | Ex-Officio, Member, IDOT Designee | |||||
| Sullivan, Jim | 01/15/2014 | 11/20/2003 | Clinton County Board chairperson | Member | Clinton | ||
| Sparks, Reggie | 01/15/2012 | 01/15/1997 | Madison County Board chairperson | Chair | Madison | ||
| Caffey, Rodney | 01/20/2025 | 04/12/2022 | Governor | Member | Madison | ||
| Kaufhold, Kevin C. | 01/21/2013 | 05/09/2011 | Governor | Member | St. Clair | ||
| Carruthers, Andrew | Madison County Board Chairperson | Member | |||||
| McElroy, Vicky | 01/20/2025 | 08/10/2021 | Governor | Member | Madison | ||
| Willey, David | 01/15/2011 | 06/01/2007 | Bond County Board chairperson | Member | Bond | ||
| Tucker, Kennard | 01/20/2014 | 05/09/2011 | Governor | Member | St. Clair |