Boards and Commissions Detail | Skip to Member Names | Back to Previous
| Title | Mid-America Intermodal Authority Port District Board |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.maia-port.com/index.html |
| Contact Name | Jim Mentesti |
| Contact Phone | 217.223.4313 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function | The board studies existing harbor plans in district and makes recommendations to appropriate governmental agency, including General Assembly. |
| Term | 5 years from June 1 of the year in which they are appointed, except to fill vacancy, and until successor is appointed and qualified |
| Senate Confirmation | Yes |
| Compensation | The members of the Board shall receive compensation for their services, set by the Board at an amount not to exceed $20,000 annually, except the chairperson may receive an additional $5,000 annually, if approved by the Board. All compensation shall be pai |
| Qualifications | Members of board must reside in district. Each appointment by Governor subject to approval by county boards, and each appointment by county boards shall be subject to approval by Governor, all appointments to be certified by Secretary of State. |
| Composition |
7 members - 3 appointed by Governor with advice and consent of the Senate - 4 appointed by county boards from within following counties: Adams, Brown, Cass, Hancock, Pike, Schuyler, and Scott |
| Chair | Elected by Board |
| Authority | 70 ILCS 1832/100 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brink, Ronald | 06/01/2006 | 06/01/1999 | County Board Chairs | Chair | Adams |
| Brownback, Henry "H.O." | 06/01/2017 | 10/28/2011 | Governor | Member | Cass |
| Edlen, Max | 06/01/2005 | 06/01/1999 | County Board Chairs | Director | Scott |
| Fornell, Paul | 06/01/2003 | 06/01/1999 | County Board Chairs | Director | Hancock |
| Hood, Jr., Charles | 06/01/2015 | 10/28/2011 | Governor | Secretary, Treasurer | Schuyler |
| Jenkins, Gerald | 06/01/2016 | 12/16/2011 | Governor | Adams | |
| TBD | County Board Chairs | Director | None |