About the Regional Development Authority
Board Members
- Katie Selden – Chair
- Stacey Braden – Vice Chair
- Karen Roebuck – Treasurer
- Nancy Chapman – Secretary
- Cory Bergfeld
- Alana Carroll
- Brock Earnhardt
- Steve Frommelt
- Danielle Hines
- Erie Johnson
- Amy Jones
- John Riches
- Nancy Renkes
- Suteesh Tandon
- Ami Wells
- Michael Wiebler
- Dana Wilkinson
- Ken Beck, ex officio, Scott County Board of Supervisors
- Kyle Gripp, ex officio, Davenport City Council
Katie Selden – Chair
Katie is the principal at St. Joan of Arc 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 26 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 youngest daughter in Bettendorf; her twins are sophomores at the University of St. Thomas and Saint Mary's College at Notre Dame.
Stacey Braden – Vice Chair
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.
Karen Roebuck - Treasurer
Karen Roebuck is an independent insurance agent in Quad Cities. She is the founder of Breath of Encouragement, a non-profit organization that focuses on positive programs through the arts and education. Her passion is serving the youth by being a substitute teacher and creating platforms where they can showcase their talent. Karen currently serves on the Iowa Illinois Independent Living Center and Davenport Noon Optimist board. She is affiliated with Royal Neighbors of America Chapter 20042, Davenport Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. and The Quad Cities (IL) Chapter of the Links, Inc. She enjoys producing and directing production. Karen has two beautiful adult children.
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.
Alana Carrol
Alana is a Managing Director in Business Tax Services with Deloitte Tax, LLP in the Iowa Practice. She has 19 years of experience providing tax consulting and compliance services to a number of organizations, including privately owned, publicly held, inbound, banking and leasing, manufacturing and distribution, and professional services companies. Alana has wide-ranging experience advising clients and providing federal and state tax compliance. More specifically, Alana assists companies with their financial reporting requirements in accordance with ASC 740, including assistance with mergers, acquisitions and divestitures, and accounting methods, including tax strategies on changes in tax law. Alana earned her Bachelor's degree in Accounting from St. Ambrose University and her Master's of Accounting from the University of Iowa. Alana was raised in DeWitt, Iowa, and now resides in Bettendorf with her husband, Matt, and their three children, Harper (11), Addison (7) and Elsie (7). Alana currently serves as the treasurer on the Quad City Symphony Board, and Big Brothers Big Sisters.
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.
Steve Frommelt
Steve is the Executive Vice President at Black Hawk College in Moline, Illinois. Steve is a native of DeWitt, Iowa. He earned his undergraduate degrees in accounting and finance from Loras College in Dubuque, Iowa, and his Master of Business Administration degree from Baker University in Baldwin City, Kansas. Steve has been actively involved in higher education since 2011, specifically within the community college sector. Steve has served on the Board of Directors at Vera French since 2016 and on its Executive Committee from 2017 to 2024. He is also a Board Member at the Center for Active Seniors, Inc. (CASI) since 2022 and currently holds the position as Chair. As a member of the Illinois Community College Chief Financial Officer organization, he has held leadership roles, including Past President and Executive Committee member since 2017. Additionally, Steve represents Black Hawk College in the Illinois Community College Risk Management Consortium, where he has served on the Executive Committee since 2018 and is the current Chair. Before joining the community college industry, Steve worked in public accounting and was the chief financial officer for a systems automation company. Beyond his professional endeavours, Steve and his wife Mia live in Bettendorf, and he is a proud father of four young adults. He enjoys spending his free time with friends, family and exploring nature by hiking and biking. As a dedicated community member, Steve is honoured to be a member of the RDA Board.
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.
Erie Johnson, JD, CFP®
Erie is a Vice President Senior Wealth Advisor with Quad City Bank & Trust. He is a financial and business professional applying fiduciary standards to the management of various types of investment accounts. Erie is dedicated to delivering personalized relationship management to affluent and very high net worth clients using an information-gathering approach. He is an attorney and CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ dedicated to helping people accomplish their goals. Erie earned a Juris Doctor from Northern Illinois University College of Law and a Bachelor of Science in Accounting from Fayetteville State University. Erie is currently a member or board/committee officer of several organizations. Erie and his wife, Heather, live in Davenport with their daughter, Aerielle.
Amy Jones
Amy Jones is the Senior Director of Social Impact for Royal Neighbors of America and the Executive Director of the Lift Women's Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity advancing women's economic empowerment nationwide. Based in Rock Island, Illinois, Royal Neighbors is a fraternal life insurance organization with a mission to empower women and serve communities. In her role, Amy leads the organization's corporate citizenship and philanthropic strategy, overseeing programs that generate more than $46 million annually in measurable social impact. Through her leadership of the Lift Women's Foundation, she is building national visibility and financial sustainability for programs that provide education, resources, and economic opportunity to women. Amy holds a bachelor's degree in Radio/TV Broadcasting and Journalism from St. Ambrose University and a master's degree in Journalism from the University of Iowa. A dedicated lifelong learner, she has earned a Certificate in Corporate Citizenship Leadership from Boston College, a Diversity and Inclusion Certificate from Cornell University, and an Accreditation in Public Relations (APR) from the Public Relations Society of America. She is passionate about the role of corporate social responsibility (CSR) as a business, public relations, and marketing strategy—believing that CSR can both reflect and reinforce an organization's values while creating tangible community good. In her spare time, Amy enjoys reading fiction, playing tennis, cooking, and spending time with her husband, Jason, and their two children, Dylan and Olivia, in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Nancy Renkes
Nancy began her career in media sales and management, spending more than 18 years with the Quad City Times. She started as a sales representative and rose to Advertising Director, where she led a team of 67 and oversaw a $32 million revenue budget. In 2002, Nancy transitioned to the nonprofit sector with a focus on raising awareness and generating support for mission-driven organizations. In 2015, she joined River Bend Food Bank as Vice President and Chief Partnership Officer, overseeing partner agencies, programs, fundraising, marketing, development, and volunteer engagement. In June 2020, Nancy became Executive Director of Feed My People Food Bank. She returned to River Bend Food Bank in October 2022 as President and CEO, continuing her commitment to addressing hunger and strengthening community partnerships. Today, Nancy serves as the champion of the Raise More Help More initiative at DMW Design. While she has chosen to scale back her schedule, she remains deeply passionate about supporting nonprofits and helping teams achieve meaningful results.
John Riches
John retired from Arconic in 2025 after 34 years with the company in the Quad Cities. During his tenure, he managed Arconic Foundation grants totaling over $600,000 annually. He currently serves on the board of the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the Greater Davenport Redevelopment Corporation, and River Action. Over the course of his career with Alcoa/Arconic, John also served on numerous community and statewide boards, including the Bettendorf Family Museum, Iowa Association of Business and Industry, Handicapped Development Center, Illowa Boy Scouts, JA of the Heartland (where he received Bronze and Silver Leadership Awards), Iowa Taxpayers Association, United Way of the Quad Cities (including one year as campaign co-chair), Bettendorf Chamber of Commerce (including one year as board chair), Davenport Chamber of Commerce, Quad City Chamber of Commerce, Iowa Business Energy Coalition, Pleasant Valley Schools Foundation, Genesis Health Foundation, and the Achieve Quad Cities Task Force. Earlier in his career, John worked as a television reporter and news director at WQAD-TV in Moline. He graduated from Iowa State University in 1979 with a Bachelor of Science degree in Broadcast Journalism, with minors in Computer Science and Economics. John and his wife, Julie, have two adult children and reside in Bettendorf, Iowa.
Suteesh Tandon
Suteesh is an experienced executive and Chief Financial Officer with a background spanning higher education and the corporate sector. He is a Chartered Accountant and specializes in nonprofit management, financial strategy, and operational improvement. 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.
Ami Wells
Ami is a lifelong resident of the Quad Cities with over 30 years of experience in the nonprofit sector. She has held various positions focusing on fundraising, management, strategic planning, budgeting, CRM software, and governance, reflecting her profound commitment to community development. Throughout her career, Ami has served as the Executive Director for several local foundations and has taken on the role of Interim Executive Director for another, demonstrating her adaptability and leadership during transitional periods. Ami holds strong credentials, including the prestigious Certified Fundraising Executive (CFRE) designation and Certified Fundraising Management (CFRM) from the Lilly School of Philanthropy at Indiana University and in Nonprofit Management from Iowa State University. These qualifications underscore her expertise and commitment to furthering the field of philanthropy. As the owner of Nonprofit Solutions, LLC, Ami is dedicated to encouraging best practices within the nonprofit sector and empowering organizations to achieve their missions effectively. She actively serves on multiple boards, including the First Presbyterian Church Foundation, Davenport Early Learning Project, Genesis Health Services Foundation, and Scott County Master Gardeners, where her contributions significantly impact the community. Ami has significantly contributed to local education through her engagement with Bettendorf and Davenport Schools and involvement with senior communities in the Quad Cities. She and her husband, Doug, travel frequently and prioritize spending cherished time with their adult children and extended family, creating lasting memories together.
Michael Wiebler
Michael Wiebler is a business strategy consultant, primarily working with clients in the media & entertainment sector. Most recently he was the Director of Content Strategy at the National Football League where he lead strategic planning, distribution & partnerships to help grow the NFL and its 32 clubs’ digital content businesses. Prior to this he held positions at Universal Pictures, Illumination Entertainment and Sony Pictures, respectively. Michael has bachelor’s degrees in Cinema and Marketing from the University of Iowa, and an MBA from the USC Marshall School of Business. In the community, Michael is a “Big” with Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Mississippi Valley, and has a passion for the intersection of business, creativity and philanthropy to support the underserved. He is also a founding board member of Steph’s Tribe, a Quad Cities based non-profit in honor of his late sister, that supports local families impacted by cancer. Michael grew up in Davenport near Vander Veer Park, attending Grant Elementary, J.B. Young Middle and Assumption High. He moved to Los Angeles after college to pursue a career in entertainment, but moved back home in 2021 to be closer to family and friends while still being able to maintain his career goals. In his free time he likes to spend time with his wife, Kelly, and 7-year-old daughter, Celeste, in addition to reading, watching movies and cooking.
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, P.E. – ex officio, Scott County Board of Supervisors
Ken was first elected to the Board of Supervisors in November 2016 and reelected in 2020 and 2024. After 40 years of experience as a consulting engineer, Ken retired in 2019 from Terracon Consultants, Inc., a national geotechnical and environmental consulting engineering company. He was employed with Terracon for nearly 35 years managing the office for 24 years. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Northern Illinois University and a master’s degree in civil engineering from Northwestern University. Ken has brought his 40 years of experience as a consulting engineer, along with his passion for community involvement to Scott County and RDA. Ken and his wife Linda relocated to Scott County in 1984 residing in their current Bettendorf home since 1985. Their daughter, son, two grandsons and granddaughter also reside in Bettendorf. Ken joined the Davenport Rotary Club in 1990 and has served on the club’s board of directors for 2 terms. For more than 27 years, Ken has been a worship team musician for several churches and is currently volunteering most Sundays at Heritage Church in Bettendorf or Rock Island.
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 and Ridgecrest Retirement Village. Kyle volunteers his time supporting Davenport Central High Booster Club, 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.