Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Andrew Hamilton
Contact Title
Executive Director, Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority
Contact Phone
866.325.7525
Contact E-Mail
andrewjhamilton@siedail.com
Contact Comments
Executive Director, Southern Illinois Economic Development Authority
Function
The Authority promotes industrial, commercial, and residential development, services, transportation, and recreational activities and facilities in Fayette, Cumberland, Clark, Effingham, Jasper, Crawford, Marion, Clay, Richland, Lawrence, Jefferson, Wayne, Edwards, Wabash, Hamilton, and White counties and any navigable waters and air space located therein; 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
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
27 members - 9 appointed by the Governor - 1 appointed by the Director of DCEO The county board chairmen of the following counties shall each appoint one member: Clark, Clay, Crawford, Cumberland, Edwards, Effingham, Fayette, Hamilton, Jasper, Jefferson, Lawrence, Marion, Richland, Wabash, Washington, Wayne, and White.
Chair
Elected annually by the Board
Authority
70 ILCS 518/20
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACANT | Marion County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| VACANT | White County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Crawford County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Clay County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Edwards County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Hamilton County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Lawrence County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Richland County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Wabash County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Washington County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Wayne County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| Weber, Bill | 07/11/2012 | Jasper County Board Chair | Member | Jasper | |||
| VACANT | Jefferson County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| Kuhn, Todd | Clark County Board Chair | Member | Clark | ||||
| VACANT | Cumberland County Board Chair | Member | |||||
| Weigand, Nicole | 01/21/2013 | 04/16/2012 | Governor | Member | Clark | ||
| Gansauer, Brian | 01/16/2017 | 08/10/2015 | Governor | Member | Clay | ||
| Dwyer, Darren | 01/16/2017 | 08/10/2015 | Governor | Member | Cumberland | ||
| Stuessel, Gary | 01/20/2014 | 04/16/2012 | Governor | Member | Wabash | ||
| Rosborough, Bill | 01/19/2009 | 06/21/2005 | Governor | Member | Crawford | ||
| Smith, D.R. | 01/18/2010 | 04/06/2005 | Governor | Chair, Member | Crawford | ||
| Richards, Kristin | Statute | Member | Director of DCEO | ||||
| Hull, Todd | 07/16/2012 | Effingham County Board Chair | Member | Effingham | |||
| Crowder, Charles A. | 01/18/2016 | 04/20/2012 | Governor | Member | Clay | ||
| Scott, Marcia | 01/19/2009 | 06/24/2005 | Governor | Secretary, Member | Jefferson | ||
| Beckman, Jeffrey | 08/14/2012 | Fayette County Board Chair | Member | Fayette |