About

Developing Illinois Economies Since 2006

Southeastern Illinois Economic Development Authority (SIEDA)

The Authority’s financial and supportive powers enable it, with the written approval of the Governor of the State of Illinois, to issue Taxable and Tax- Exempt Bonds for the purpose of developing, constructing, acquiring or improving properties or facilities for business entities locating in or expanding within the territorial jurisdiction of the Authority.

ILLINOIS RDAs

SIEDA is an economic development agency for the counties located in the territory and is one of only ten such organizations within the State of Illinois. There are ten Regional Development Authorities (RDAs) in the state of Illinois. 

The Authority has the ability to issue up to $250 million in bonds for economic development purposes. 

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Meet the Board of Directors

  • John R. Chapman​ - Hamilton County
  • Heather Cooper - Governor Appointee
  • Sarah Diel Kinkade - Jasper County
  • Larry Flach - Governor Appointee
  • Dennis Graves - Richland County
  • Glenn Gurtner - Fayette County
  • Todd Hull - Effingham County
  • Jeremy Kohn - Clay County
  • Cliff Lindemann​ - Jefferson County
  • Craig Newman​ - Wabash County
  • Mark Parsons - Clark County
  • Resa Shaner - Crawford County
  • Bill Smith - Marion County
  • D.R. Smith - Governor Appointee
  • Matthew Ledger - Edwards County
  • Kenneth Usery - White County
  • Tom Webb - Cumberland County

Meet the Executive Staff

Warren Ribley

Executive Director

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