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| Title | Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority |
|---|---|
| Website | http://www.wkrda.com/meetings.htm |
| Contact Name | Andrew Hamilton |
| Contact Title | Executive Director, Will Kankakee Regional Development Authority |
| Contact Phone | 217.546.7525 |
| Contact Email | |
| Function |
The Authority creates and promotes industrial and commercial development, transportation services, and recreational activities in geographic areas of Will and Kankakee counties; constructs, leases, or operates terminal and port facilities; establishes and maintains public airports. |
| Term | 3 years, beginning 3rd Monday in January of staggered years, and until successor is appointed and qualified. Executive Director not specified. |
| Senate Confirmation | Yes |
| Party Affiliation | N/A |
| Compensation | Reimbursed for expenses |
| Qualifications | Residents of counties’ area experienced in economic development, finance, banking, industrial development, small business management, real estate or community development, venture finance, organized labor, civic, community or neighborhood organization. |
| Composition |
10 members - 3 appointed by Governor - 3 appointed by Will County board chairperson - 3 appointed by Kankakee County board chairperson Director, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, or designee Board may nominate by majority vote up to 4 non-voting members for appointment by Governor |
| Chair | Elected by the board |
| Authority | 70 ILCS 535/4 |
Member Names
Name (Last, First) 
|
Term Expires | Member Since | Appointed By | Position | County | Title |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Argylen, Alice | 01/19/2009 | Kankakee County | Vice Chair | Kankakee | ||
| Collins, Nelson | 01/01/2007 | Will County | Chair | Will | ||
| Heenan, Patrick | 01/21/2008 | Kankakee County | Secretary | Kankakee | ||
| Norberg, Howard | 01/19/2009 | Will County | Member | Will | ||
| Parsons, Chuck | 01/15/2007 | Kankakee County | Member | Kankakee | ||
| Peterson, Bobbie | 01/20/2003 | 08/01/1997 | Governor | Member | Will | |
| Pollet, Adam | Statute | Member | None | DCEO Director or Designee | ||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None | |||
| Vacant | Governor | Member | None | |||
| Williams, Phillip | 01/21/2008 | Will County | Treasurer | Will |