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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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Chris Setti

1st Vice Chair

Greater Peoria EDC

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Nicole Bateman

Secretary-Treasurer

EDC of Decatur & Macon CO

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Michael Cassa

Immediate Past Chair

 

DIRECTORS

Deb Barnett

Southern Illinois Now

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Tom Demmer

Lee County Industrial Development Association

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Alyson Grady
Ex Officio Board Member
Deputy Director, Regional Economic Development, DCEO

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  Karen Halstead
ComEd
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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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Courtney Yockey
Effingham Regional Growth Alliance
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