About the Regional Development Authority
Board Members
- Steve Geifman – Chair
- Katie Selden - Vice Chair
- Sue Daley – Treasurer
- Nancy Chapman - Secretary
- Cory Bergfeld
- Stacey Braden
- Mike Cole
- Brock Earnhardt
- Danielle Hines
- Amy Jones
- Erie Johnson
- Dennis Naranjo
- Karen Roebuck
- Sam Skorepa
- Suteesh Tandon
- Beth Tinsman
- Dana Wilkinson
- Ken Bick, ex officio, Scott County Board of Supervisors
- Kyle Gripp, ex officio, Davenport City Council
Steve Geifman - Chair
Steve is the President and Managing Partner of Geifman First Equity. Steve, a native of Bettendorf, graduated from Bettendorf High School and Indiana University with a degree in Public Affairs and Finance. Steve serves on various boards and volunteer positions; Board of Directors – Quad City Bank And Trust Company, Chair – RDA (Regional Development Authority), Director – G.I.F.T. (Geifman Iowa Family Trust), Board of Directors for Visit Quad Cities and Advisory Board Jewish Life Campus. Past Board of Directors – Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce, Past Board member Jewish Federation of the Quad Cities, Board of Directors – Crow Valley Country Club, Chairman – Quad Cities Chamber Foundation, Member of the Genesis Health Systems Finance Committee and Board Member – Congregation Beth Israel at The Tri-City Jewish Center. Steve and his wife Joni live in Bettendorf with their two kids.
Katie Selden - Vice Chair
Katie is the principal at Lourdes Catholic School, a native of Bettendorf who graduated from Bettendorf High School and the University of St. Thomas (B.A in Elementary Education and Catholic Studies) and St. Mary's University of Minnesota (M.A. in Educational Administration). Her 25 years in education have included teaching elementary and middle school students, leading as a Dean of Students at Assumption High School, and as a Lecturer at St. Ambrose University in the Teacher Education Program. Her passion for the community has offered opportunities to volunteer as a Client Advocate at the Women’s Choice Center, participate as a member of the Family Museum Board of Trustees, as a committee member at the Quad Cities Community Foundation, as a member of the Piranhas Swim Team Board, as an active USA Swimming Official, plus serve in various ministries at St. John Vianney and Lourdes Catholic Church. She resides with her husband and 3 daughters in Bettendorf.
Sue Daley - Treasurer
Sue is a lifelong resident of the Quad Cities. She retired in 2020, after 40 years in the banking industry, including 6 years as CEO of Walcott Trust and Savings Bank. She served as a Board member for the Mississippi Valley Bankers Association, an Advisory Council member to the Superintendent of Banking Board, and a Member of the Scott County Condemnation Jury. Sue has been an active volunteer with Junior Achievement, United Way, Nahant Marsh, and the Scott County Library in Walcott. She currently serves as Board Treasurer for RDA. Sue has a passion for children and animals, adopting her beloved dog from the Scott County Humane Society. In her free time, she loves to travel and spend time with her family, especially her granddaughter.
Nancy Chapman - Secretary
As a resident of the Quad Cities for over 30 years, I am honored to be a member of the RDA Board, an organization that supports so many initiatives in our community. I worked as a CPA in public accounting and finance department of CBS News in New York City. I joined Lee Enterprises in 1989 and left Lee as the CFO of the Broadcast Group when Lee sold the Group in 2000. I served as Project Manager for the Scott County Family YMCA for about two years while the YMCA added three new branches. Current community service: 1) Board and Finance Committee for the YMCA of the Iowa Mississippi Valley for about 25 years; 2) Finance Committee of CASI for 10 years; and 3) Finance Committee of First Presbyterian Church, Davenport. I’ve been active in various roles at the church for 30 years.
Cory Bergfeld
Cory has been a professional in the trades and labor industries for over 3 decades. He completed his 5-year electrical apprenticeship in 2007 with the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local Union 145 in Rock Island, IL. He is currently the Business Manager of IBEW Local Union 145, which represents 1,200 union members in the electrical industry in 10 counties across Iowa and Illinois. The representation includes inside & outside construction, utility, sign, telecom, and residential. He is responsible for negotiating all the labor contracts. He serves as a Trustee on the NECA IBEW Local 145 Pension Plan and the Joint Apprenticeship Training Committee (JATC) and an Advisor to the IBEW Local Health & Welfare Plan. Cory also currently serves on 10 other construction trades and community boards at the local, regional, state, and national levels. Cory resides in Park View with his wife and 2 children. In his free time, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his family as well as volunteering in his community and across the Quad City region.
Stacey Braden
Stacey joined Twin State in July 2024, bringing with him an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) degree in Electronics Engineering from ITT Technical College in Nashville, Tennessee. Prior to this role, Stacey developed expertise in business management, operational management, project management, and leadership through his work at a manufacturing company in the Quad Cities. At Twin State, he works closely with the Client Service Delivery and Program Teams, overseeing planning, procurement, and project execution to meet client demands. Stacey and his wife, Adrienne, live in the Quad Cities and enjoy spending time with their granddaughters. They are avid football fans, especially supporting the Tennessee Vols and the Tennessee Titans.
Mike Cole
Mike retired as a Cpl. Police Detective in 2009 after 30 years with the Davenport Police Department, including years as the Davenport Community Schools Police Liaison Officer. He worked as a Security Supervisor at Keystone Academy with at-risk youth. Michael is currently Program Director for the Youth Advocate Program in Davenport. He served on many community boards, including RDA. He served as 3rd Vice President of the Davenport Branch of NAACP. He is President of 100 Black Men Quad Cities, a nonprofit that provides mentoring for future leaders at the middle and high schools in Davenport and Rock Island. He volunteers for community events, particularly involving reducing Gun Violence and Hate Crimes. Michael has been a Diversity Trainer for the City of Davenport. Mike and his wife have been married for over 43 years and have 9 children and many grandchildren.
Brock Earnhardt
Brock retired after a 42-year career with American Water Works Company, the last 23 years as President of Iowa American Water. He has been a leader in the public water supply industry nationally and in Iowa. Brock is a graduate of Brown University. He and his wife Carol live in Bettendorf. He has been active in the Quad Cities community as a board member and board chair of a number of civic, economic development, social service, medical, educational, environmental, and philanthropic not-for-profit organizations.
Danielle Hines, CFP®, AAMS™
Danielle is a Financial Advisor with a Certified Financial Planner and Accredited Asset Management Specialist designation at Edward Jones. Working in the financial industry she holds a Series 7 and Series 66 license and uses her strong understanding and expertise in investments, financial planning, and taxation to help clients and the community. Born and raised in the Quad Cities, Danielle considers it a great opportunity to serve on the Regional Development Authority. She also serves on the North Scott Rotary Board. Additionally, she is an active member at Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church. In her free time, Danielle enjoys spending time with her husband and two kids, hiking, traveling, working out, and volunteering in the community.
Amy Jones
Amy is the Sr. Director of Social Impact for Royal Neighbors of America, a fraternal life insurance organization headquartered in Rock Island, Illinois with a mission to empower women and serve communities. In this position, Amy manages their corporate citizenship activities which generate more than $25 million annually in social impact. Amy received her bachelor's degree in radio/TV broadcasting and journalism from St. Ambrose University and her master's degree in journalism from the University of Iowa. A dedicated life-long learner, Amy received her Certificate of Corporate Citizenship Leadership from Boston College and a Diversity and Inclusion certificate from Cornell University. Most recently, she received her Accreditation in Public Relations from the Public Relations Society of America. Amy also teaches visual communication at St. Ambrose University as an adjunct instructor. Specifically, Amy enjoys exploring the world of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a business, public relations, and marketing strategy. She believes that CSR can proactively steward positive communication about an organization's values while doing good in communities. In her spare time, Amy enjoys reading fiction, playing tennis, cooking, and spending time with family and friends. Amy lives in Bettendorf with her husband, Jason, and their two children, Dylan and Olivia.
Erie Johnson, JD, CFP®
Erie provides wealth management services by applying his education and work experience as an attorney, a fiduciary, and a CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER® to help clients implement financial planning strategies to build and modify their legacies. Erie earned a Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fayetteville State University. He practiced law for almost 11 years before working in the wealth management industry now for over 12 years. Erie is currently a member or board/committee officer of several organizations: Quad City Estate Planning Council (QCEPC), Quad City Symphony Orchestra, The Salvation Army Central Territory Investment Advisory Board, Quad City Planned Giving Council, and Northern Illinois University College of Law Business Law Innovation Clinic Advisory Board. Erie and his wife, Heather, live in Davenport with their daughter, Aerielle.
Dennis Naranjo
Dennis was born in Quito, Ecuador, and came to the USA in 2006. He played semi-professional soccer in Ecuador before coming to the States. He obtained an A.S. Degree from Richland College in Dallas, TX, and a B.S. and M.B.A. Degrees in Finance from The University of Arizona Global Campus in Clinton, IA. He is currently a Commercial Lending Officer with DuTrac Community Credit Union. He has served in various BODs and committees such as RDA, QC Community Foundation, Hispanic Chamber of Commerce, and Sister Cities of Davenport. Dennis is an Officer in the Army National Guard and has been serving for 15 years. He is currently the Assistant Operation Officer for HHC 334th BSB located in Cedar Rapids, IA. In addition, he is an entrepreneur owning rental properties, manufacturing, and entertainment businesses. Dennis along with his kids and pets lives in Bettendorf IA, and he enjoys coaching & playing soccer, DJing as a hobby, traveling, and spending time with family and friends.
Karen Roebuck
Karen is the visionary behind the non-profit organization Breath of Encouragement. Her motto, "encouraging someone one breath at a time," encapsulates her mission to uplift both mentally and physically through the transformative power of the performing arts and education. Her unwavering dedication to community service is evident in her ongoing efforts to stay connected with the youth of the Quad Cities, where she serves as a substitute teacher, providing guidance and inspiration She is a member of the Davenport Noon Optimist Club, Royal Neighbors of America Chapter 20042 and Davenport Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. Karen also serves on the board of the Illinois-Iowa Center for Independent Living. She has two wonderful adult children.
Samuel Skorepa
Samuel is a Partner at Lane & Waterman LLP, having started the practice of law in 2010. Sam focuses primarily on estate planning, probate, and trust administration as well as real estate transactions and development. He also assists non-profit and for-profit corporations, limited liability companies, and other entities with formation, structure, and advises on general business, contractual issues, mergers and acquisitions, governance, due diligence, and compliance. Sam is very active in the Quad Cities community, currently serving as Board Chair of the Center for Alcohol and Drug Services, Board Chair of the Robert Young Center, Board Vice-Chair of the Figge Art Museum, Board Member of the Regional Development Authority, a Past President of the Quad Cities Estate Planning Council, and past Tax Preparer for the IRS Volunteer Income Tax Assistance (VITA) Program. He resides in Bettendorf with his wife, Abbey, and daughters, Ella and Kailani.
Suteesh Tandon
Experienced Top management executive/Chief Financial Officer with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry as well as the Corporate world. Skilled in Nonprofit Organizations, Business Planning, Customer Service, Business Process Improvement, and Forecasting. Strong General manager and finance professional. Chartered Accountants from the Institute Of Chartered Accountants Of India.
Beth Tinsman
After a decade at IBM, Beth established Twin State Technical Services in 1992 to provide useful and welcoming technology engineering and services. Today, the company has 60 engineers and programmers serving approximately 400 commercial and non-profit organizations. Beth was recognized in 2018 as one of the top ten women in technology in Iowa. Twin State also received the 2020 Business of the Year award from the QC Chamber of Commerce and in 2022 was recognized as Best of Region by the QC Regional Business Journal for Best IT Support and Website /App Development. Beth is a committed community member and currently serves on boards for Northwest Bank and Trust, the QC Chamber of Commerce, the Regional Development Authority, and the YMCA of the Mississippi Valley. An active CEO, Beth is also an adjunct educator at St. Ambrose University in the Computer Science Department.
Dana Wilkinson
Dana recently retired from her profession as an interior designer and part owner of Paragon Commercial Interiors, Inc., the business she began 39 years ago in Davenport Iowa. Dana is a lifelong Iowan, growing up in Forest City Iowa, graduating from Iowa State University, and after a few years living in Chicago, returned with her husband Mark to raise their family in the Quad Cities. Dana’s current community and board service includes: Figge Art Museum; Downtown Davenport Partnership; Putnam Museum & Science Center; Iowa State University College of Design Advancement Council; RDA; Trinity Regional Health System; and US Bank Advisory Board. In addition to a strong belief in community service, Dana is a devoted mother of two amazing and successful children along with their amazing and successful spouses, and grandmother “Gigi” to 7 amazing and wonderful grandchildren.
Ken Beck, ex officio, Scott County Board of Supervisors
Coming soon
Kyle Gripp, ex officio, Davenport City Council
Kyle works in Quality Management at the Rock Island Arsenal. Kyle has also served as the Alderman At-Large for the city of Davenport since 2016. Kyle also serves on the Greater Davenport Redevelopment Corporation (GDRC), is the liaison to the Davenport Riverfront Improvement Commission, and is a board member of the Davenport Central Hall of Honor. Kyle volunteers his time teaching a government class at the 180 Zone, teaching 3rd graders at Eisenhower Elementary through Junior Achievement, and coaching baseball at Southeast Little League. Kyle and his wife Abby live in Davenport and have four children. Kyle enjoys seeing how the RDA is able to support all of the great nonprofits in Scott County.