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Title Joliet Arsenal Development Authority 
Website http://www.jada.org/ 
Contact Name Richard Kwasneski 
Contact Title Executive Director, Joliet Arsenal Development Authority 
Contact Phone 815.630.2800  
Contact Email  
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 
Compensation Expenses 
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.  
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 & Public Act 096-1122 

Member Names

Name (Last, First) Ascending Term Expires Member Since Appointed By Position County
Adler, Chris  01/21/2013  01/01/2011  Will County  Member, At-Large resident of Will County  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 
Darr, Alan  01/01/2015  07/15/1999  Will County  Member, Symerton  Will 
Dorris, Warren  01/15/2007  05/01/1996  Governor  Member  Will 
Koehler, Bill  01/19/2009  01/18/2006  Governor  Member  Will 
McMillan, Wayne H.  01/17/2005  01/16/2001  Governor  Member  Will 
Plese, Jay  01/15/2007  02/13/2004  Governor  Member  Will 
Strawn, Walter  01/01/2015  05/16/1996  Will County  Chair, Elwood  Will 
Strong, Roy  01/01/2013  01/15/2009  Will County  Member, Wilmington  Will 

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