Central Illinois Economic Development Authority
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Andrew Hamilton
Contact Title
Executive Director, Central Illinois Economic Development Authority
Contact Phone
217-899-7525
Contact E-Mail
andrewjhamilton@andrewjhamilton.com
Contact Comments
(217) 899-7525
Function
The Authority promotes industrial, commercial, and residential development, services, transportation, and recreational activities and facilities in Macon, Sangamon, Menard, Logan, Christian, DeWitt, Macoupin, Montgomery, Calhoun, Greene, and Jersey counties and any navigable waters and air space located therein; authorized to issue bonds, enter into loans, contracts, agreements, and mortgages.
Term
6 years, initial terms are staggered
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Qualifications
Must reside within the territorial jurisdiction of the Authority. Public members shall be persons of recognized ability and experience in economic development, finance, banking, industrial development, state or local government, commercial agriculture, small business management, real estate development, community development, venture finance, organized labor, or civic or community organization.
Compensation
Expenses
Composition
15 members as follows: 3 appointed by the Governor; 1 each appointed by the County Board Chair the following Counties: Macon; Sangamon; Menard; Logan; Christian; DeWitt; Macoupin; Montgomery; Calhoun; Greene; Jersey; Director of DCEO or designee, ex officio.
Chair
Elected by the Board
Authority
70 ILCS 504
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VACANT | Statute | Ex-Officio, DCEO | |||||
| Mathis, Mike | 01/19/2015 | Macoupin County Board Chair | Member | Macoupin | |||
| Lash, Everett A. | 01/20/2014 | 06/03/2011 | Governor | Member | Jersey | ||
| Sancamper, Bob | 01/20/2014 | Jersey County Board Chair | Member | Jersey | |||
| Schmidt, Sandra | 01/19/2015 | Greene County Board Chair | Member | Greene | |||
| Hagen, Dale | 01/19/2015 | Calhoun County Board Chair | Member | Calhoun | |||
| Hampton-Knodle, Heather | 01/20/2014 | Montgomery County Board Chair | Member | Montgomery | |||
| Hahn, Jim | 01/20/2014 | Christian County Board Chair | Chair, Member | Christian | |||
| Martin, Bill | 01/21/2013 | Logan County Board Chair | Member | Logan | |||
| Dunn, Jay A. | 01/18/2016 | Macon County Board Chair | Secretary, Member | Macon | |||
| McCombs, Shirley | 01/18/2016 | Menard County Board Chair | Member | Menard | |||
| Goleman, Andy | 01/21/2013 | Sangamon County Board Chair | Treasurer, Member | Sangamon | |||
| Joy, Rachel | 01/19/2015 | 06/03/2011 | Governor | Member | Macon | ||
| Heck, Edward | 01/21/2019 | 06/03/2011 | Governor | Member | Montgomery | ||
| Stauffer, Ruth | 01/21/2013 | De Witt County Board Chair | Vice Chair, Member | De Witt |