Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority
Board and Commission Details
Contact Name
Andrew Hamilton
Contact Title
Executive Director, Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority
Contact Phone
866-325-7525
Contact E-Mail
andrewjhamilton@qcreda.com
Contact Comments
Executive Director, Quad Cities Regional Economic Development Authority
Function
The Authority promotes industrial, commercial and residential development, social services, transportation, and recreational activities and facilities in area within Rock Island, Henry & Mercer Counties. (5 members shall constitute a quorum).
Term
3 years and until successor is appointed and qualified
Senate Confirmation
Yes
Party Affiliation
N/A
Qualifications
Residents of territorial jurisdiction who have experience in economic development, finance, banking, industrial development, small business management, real estate or community development, venture finance, organized labor or civic, community or neighborhood organization. Executive Director to have experience in finance (including issuing bonds), real estate or economic development, and administration.
Compensation
Members: Expenses. Executive Director: Set by Authority.
Composition
11 members: 6 public members appointed by Governor; ---2 public members with business or finance experience; ---1 public member from city with population of 25,000 or more; ---2 public members with 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; 1 public member appointed by Rock Island County Board Chairperson; 1 public member appointed by Knox County Board Chairperson; 1 public member appointed by Henry County Board Chairperson; 1 public member appointed by Mercer County Board Chairperson; 1 public member appointed by JoDaviess County Board Chairperson; 1 public member appointed by Carroll County Board Chairperson; 1 public member appointed by Whiteside County Board Chairperson; 1 public member appointed by Stephenson County Board Chairperson; 1 public member appointed by Lee County Board Chairperson; 1 Ex Officio member: Director of DCEO or designee.
Chair
Public member elected by board
Authority
70 ILCA 510/4
Member Names
| Name | Member Expiration | Member Since | Affiliation | Appointed By | Position | Title | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DeSmith, Ann | 01/19/2015 | Henry County Board Chairperson | Vice Chair, Member | Henry | |||
| Young, David | 09/14/2016 | Stephenson County Board Chair | Member | Stephenson | |||
| Steinert, Betty | 09/20/2016 | Whiteside County Board Chair | Member | Whiteside | |||
| Bruner, Kurt | 01/16/2012 | Carroll County Board Chair | Member | Carroll | |||
| Tonne, William | 01/19/2015 | JoDaviess County Board Chair | Member | Jo Daviess | |||
| VACANT | 01/14/2013 | Governor | Member | ||||
| McWhorter, Jeff | 01/18/2016 | 01/14/2013 | Mercer County Board Chairperson | Member | Mercer | ||
| Dion, Leo | 01/14/2013 | Knox County Board Chairperson | Member | Knox | |||
| VACANT | 01/20/2014 | Governor | Member | Lee | |||
| Coin, Harry | 01/20/2014 | Rock Island County Board Chair | Member | Rock Island | |||
| VACANT | 01/20/2003 | Governor | Public Member | ||||
| Anderson, Robert | 01/19/2004 | 11/01/2002 | Governor | Member, Public Member/ At-Large | Rock Island | ||
| Jacobs, J.P. | 01/17/2005 | 01/01/2002 | Governor | Chair, Public Member/Business or Finance | Rock Island | ||
| Verschoore, Scott | 01/21/2008 | 01/01/2000 | Governor | Chair, Public Member/Labor | Rock Island | ||
| Thompson, John | 09/19/2017 | Lee County Board Chair | Member | Lee | |||
| Richards, Kristin | Statute | Ex-Officio, Director of DCEO or Designee |