Joliet Arsenal Development Authority
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Richard Kwasneski
Contact Title
Executive Director, Joliet Arsenal Development Authority
Contact Phone
815.630.2800
Contact E-Mail
info@jada.org
Function
To facilitate and promote the utilization of property with diversified projects and land uses that will create new job opportunities and foster new economic development within the area.
Term
4 years, expiring on 3rd Monday in January, staggered years, until successor is appointed and qualified
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Qualifications
Members shall have 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
Expenses
Composition
10 members: - 4 shall be appointed by Governor, and be residents of Will County - 6 shall be appointed by the Will County Executive with the advice and consent of the Will County Board; (All members must be residents of Will county) 1 shall be a resident of Joliet; 1 shall be resident of Wilmington; 1 shall be resident of Elwood; 1 shall be resident of Manhattan; 1 shall be resident of Symerton. 1 shall be an At-Large resident of Will County
Chair
Elected by Board annually from members who are appointed by the county board of Will County.
Authority
70 ILCS 508/15
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dorris, Warren | 01/15/2007 | 05/01/1996 | Governor | Member | Will | ||
| Becker, Mattie | 01/01/2015 | 05/16/1996 | Will County | Member, Manhattan | Will | ||
| Brophy, Tim | 01/01/2013 | 10/13/2011 | Will County | Member, Joliet | Will | ||
| McMillan, Wayne H. | 01/17/2005 | 01/16/2001 | Governor | Member | Will | ||
| Strong, Roy | 01/01/2013 | 01/15/2009 | Will County | Member, Wilmington | Will | ||
| Strawn, Walter | 01/01/2015 | 05/16/1996 | Will County | Chair, Elwood | Will | ||
| Geiss, Eli | Will County | Member, Symerton | Will | ||||
| VACANT | Governor | Member | Will | ||||
| Adler, Chris | 01/21/2013 | 01/01/2011 | Will County | Member, At-Large resident of Will County | Will | ||
| Plese, Jay | 01/15/2007 | 02/13/2004 | Governor | Member | Will |