The Illinois Economic Development Association (IEDA) is a statewide professional economic development association that supports advocacy, education, and collaboration to enhance Illinois’ global competitiveness. It is governed by a Board of Directors composed of eleven members elected annually by the membership-at-large and who regionally represent the interests of economic developers.

BOARD OF DIRECTORS & OFFICERS

Michael Cassa
IEDA Chairman
Village of Sugar Grove 
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Ken Springer
1st Vice Chair
Knox Co. Area Partnership
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Mark Williams
2nd Vice Chair
Greater Freeport Partnership
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Chris Setti
Sec-Treasurer
Greater Peoria EDC
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Bryan Gay
Immediate Past Chair
Downers Grove EDC
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DIRECTORS

James Arnold
City of Edwardsville
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Nicole Bateman
EDC of Decatur and Macon County
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Alyson Grady
Ex Officio Board Member
Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
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Andrea Runge
Lincoln Economic Advancement & Development
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Nancy Norton
Grundy Economic Development Council
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John Watson, Jr.
Village of South Holland
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Ed Sitar
ComEd
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Cheryl Welge
Ameren Illinois
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