Western Illinois Economic Development Authority
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Hubert Staff
Contact Title
Board Chairman, Western Illinois Economic Development Authority
Contact Phone
217.228.8470
Contact E-Mail
hstaff@stafflaw.net
Contact Comments
Board Chairman, Western Illinois Economic Development Authority 217/228-8486 fax
Function
The Authority promotes industrial, commercial, and residential development, services, transportation, and recreational activities and facilities in Warren, Henderson, Hancock, McDonough, Fulton, Mason, Cass, Schuyler, Brown, Adams, Scott, Morgan, and Pike counties and any navigable waters and air space located therein; authorized to issue bonds, enter into loans, contracts, agreements, and mortgages.
Term
6 years, beginning 3rd Monday in January with staggered terms, 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
21 members -6 appointed by the Governor -1 each appointed by the County Board Chairman of the following counties: Warren Henderson Hancock McDonough Fulton Mason Cass Schuyler Brown Adams Scott Morgan Pike -Ex Officio Members: Director of DCEO or designee Director of CMS or designee
Chair
Elected annually by the Board, must be a public member
Authority
70 ILCS 532
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freteug, Beau | Schuyler County Board Chairman | Member | Schuyler | ||||
| Spangler, John | Fulton County Board Chairman | Member | Fulton | ||||
| Garza, Salvador | Statute | Ex-Officio, DCEO Designee | |||||
| Walker, Ken | Mason County Board Chairman | Member | Mason | ||||
| Brownback, H.O. | 01/21/2019 | 01/21/2013 | Cass County Board Chairman | Chair, Member | Cass | ||
| Teefey, Ed | 01/20/2014 | Brown County Board Chairman | Member | Brown | |||
| McLaughlin, Mike | 11/30/2016 | 03/17/2010 | Adams County Board Chairman | Member | Adams | ||
| Schafer, Robert | Scott County Board Chairman | Member | Scott | ||||
| Rennecker, Shawn | 01/19/2015 | Pike County Board Chairman | Member | Pike | |||
| Schwerer, Scott | 01/18/2016 | McDonough County Board Chairman | Member | McDonough | |||
| Denison, Terry | Morgan County Board Chairman | Member | Morgan | ||||
| Johnson, Robin | 01/16/2017 | Warren County Board Chairman | Member | Warren | |||
| Flatt, Brad | Henderson County Board Chairman | Member | |||||
| Pittman, Michael | 10/20/2021 | Statute | Ex-Officio, CMS Designee | ||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| Graham, Monte | 01/16/2006 | 06/01/2005 | Governor | Member | Fulton | ||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | |||||
| Allen, Belynda | Hancock County Board Chairman | Member | Hancock |