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JCDC
Board of Directors 2010 - 2011
Board Seat
First Name
Last Name
Organization Name
Permanent Board Seat
Sharon
Bradham
Cedarhurst Center for the Arts
Permanent Board Seat
Benny
Harmse
Continental Tire of the Americas, LLC
Permanent Board Seat
Lawrence
Beal
National Rail Equipment
Permanent Board Seat
William
Bush
Walgreens Distribution
Permanent Board Seat
Mike
Warren
Good Samaritan Regional
Health Center
Permanent Board Seat
Ed
Cunningham
Crossroads Community Hospital
Permanent Board Seat
Charley
Holstein
Rend Lake College
Permanent Board Seat
Kevin
Settle
Mt. Vernon School District #80
Permanent Board Seat
Mike
Smith
Mt. Vernon TWP High School
District # 201
Permanent Board Seat
Kathy
Lively
Man-Tra-Con
Permanent Board Seat
Mayor Mary Jane
Chesley
City of Mt. Vernon Mayor
Permanent Board Seat
Chairman Ted
Buck
Jefferson County Board
Permanent Board Seat
Marcia
Scott
Tri County Electric Co-op
Permanent Board Seat
Glenn "Skip"
Smallwood
Ameren Economic Development
Office/Services
Ron
Kruep
Karco, Inc.
Fin/Bkg/Ins
Roger
Tedrick
Tedrick Insurance
Fin/Bkg/Ins
Hunt
Bonan
Peoples National Bank
General
Dr. Daniel
Hoffman
Good Samaritan Regional
Health Center
Entrepreneur
Jim
Czerwinski
Magnum Steel Works, Inc.
Entrepreneur
Mary
Burgan
Data Lock
Real Estate
Tom
Cox
Coldwell Banker Real Estate
Real Estate
Dorothy
Wood
Cross Davidson Real Estate
Transportation
Julie
Klebba
Truck Centers
Energy
J. Nelson
Wood
Wood Energy,Inc.
Mfg/Dist
Rex
Cusumano
RJV Investments
Legal
Hank
Villani
Villani & Villani Attorney at Law
Faith Based
Rev. Ron
Lash
First Corinthians Church
Communications
Bob
Dennis
Register News
Ex Officios
Chris
Collins
Mt. Vernon Outland Airport
Ex Officios
Cyndy
Mitchell
Downtown Development
Ex Officios
Brandon
Bullard
Jefferson County Chamber of Commerce
Ex Officios
Senator John O.
Jones
Illinois Senator
Ex Officios
Representative John
Cavaletto
Illinois Representative
About Economic Development in Mt. Vernon and Jefferson County
In 2005,
the City of Mount Vernon commissioned a study by Prager Consulting
to identify the most effective organizational structure for
the activities of Economic Development. The study recommended
a Public/Private organizational structure made up of area
industry representatives as well as economic development
allies and local government representatives. The
City of Mount Vernon administration initiated the implementation
of the new structure and passed a resolution for financial
and in-kind support for the development of a new economic development
entity.
On May
1, 2006, the Jefferson County Development Corporation (JCDC)
started official operation and the organization leveraged the
City of Mount Vernon financial commitment with private
funds pledged from area businesses, organizations, and individuals.
The JCDC Board quickly adopted their vision and mission statement
as well as long term priorities to encourage the retention
of existing business, attract new business, and to work to
improve the overall quality of life in Jefferson County.
By October
2006, the JCDC had qualified for the Ameren Partners in Development
Program at the Prepared Level. They operate with four standing
committees: Building and Site Development,
Budget and Finance, Retention and Expansion. and Marketing
and Public Relations. They also have three teams working
on specific concerns: Workforce Development, Community Image
Enhancement,and Industry Impact.
Although the organizations of the Jefferson County Chamber
of Commerce and City of Mount Vernon Tourism are separate entities,
they believe and practice collaboration and support of each
other and their programs.
The JCDC
is a partnership of private industry, local and state government,
local and state agencies, education, cultural entities,
faith-based organizations which provides a resourceful
and flexible environment to meet the ever changing demands
and implement strategy for development.
Jefferson
County Development Corporation, Mt. Vernon, Illinois