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

Ken Springer
IEDA Chairman
Knox Co. Area Partnership 
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Open
1st Vice Chair


 

Mark Williams
2nd Vice Chair
DeKalb County Economic Development Corporation
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Chris Setti
Sec-Treasurer
Greater Peoria EDC
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Michael Cassa
Immediate Past Chair
Village of Sugar Grove
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DIRECTORS

James Arnold
City of Edwardsville
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Nicole Bateman

EDC of Decatur & Macon Co
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Deb Barnett
Southern Illinois Now
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Alyson Grady

Deputy Director, Regional Economic Development, DCEO
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Kevin Kramer 
Village of Hoffman Estates 
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Nancy Norton
Grundy Economic Development Council
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Doug Pryor
Will County Center for Economic Development
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Andrea Runge
Lincoln Economic Advancement & Development
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Paulina San Millan
Ex Officio Board Member
Intersect Illinois
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Cheryl Welge
Ameren Illinois
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Ed Sitar
ComEd
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