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| Title | Western Illinois Economic Development Authority |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.wieda.com/ |
| Contact Name | Hubert Staff |
| Contact Title | Board Chairman, Western Illinois Economic Development Authority |
| Contact Phone | 217.228.8470 |
| Contact Email | |
| 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 |
| Compensation | Reimbursed for expenses |
| 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. |
| 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 (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barnett, Michael | 01/17/2011 | 06/01/2005 | Governor | Treasurer, Member | Cass |
| Brownback, H.O. | Cass County Board Chairman | Vice Chair, Member | Cass | ||
| Carper, Tom | Statute | Ex-Officio, DCEO Designee | None | ||
| Dickinson, Matt | Hancock County Board Chairman | Member | Hancock | ||
| Doran, Thomas E. | Henderson County Board Chairman | Secretary, Member | Henderson | ||
| Duckworth, Tim | Statute | Ex-Officio, CMS Designee | None | ||
| Graham, Monte | 01/16/2006 | 06/01/2005 | Governor | Member | Fulton |
| Hitchcock, Richard L. | Fulton County Board Chairman | Member | Fulton | ||
| Johnson, Robin | Warren County Board Chairman | Member | Warren | ||
| Little, Eric | Scott County Board Chairman | Member | Scott | ||
| McLaughlin, Mike | Adams County Board Chairman | Member | Adams | ||
| Moore, Ronald | 01/21/2008 | 06/01/2005 | Governor | Member | Warren |
| Plater, R. Mathew | Schuyler County Board Chairman | Member | Schuyler | ||
| Sarff, Darrell | Mason County Board Chairman | Member | Mason | ||
| Schnitker, Kai | Morgan County Board Chairman | Member | Morgan | ||
| Sorrels, Mervin "Butch" | 01/15/2007 | 06/01/2005 | Governor | Member | Hancock |
| Staff, Hubert | 01/19/2009 | 06/01/2005 | Governor | Chair, Member | Adams |
| Syrcle, Patrick K. | Pike County Board Chairman | Member | Pike | ||
| Teefey, Ed | Brown County Board Chairman | Member | Brown | ||
| Vacant | 01/17/2011 | 06/01/2005 | Governor | Member | Morgan |
| Wisslead, Mick | McDonough County Board Chairman | Member | McDonough |