Kyle Moore – President
moorek@gredf.org
For over two decades, Kyle Moore has devoted his life to improving the lives of residents in Quincy and Adams County. He began his career working for his family business, eventually becoming an owner and Vice President. While not working, Kyle would spend his time serving organizations like Big Brother/Big Sisters and the United Way of Adams County. In 2009, Kyle sought to serve his community in an elected capacity and was elected to the Quincy City Council.
Kyle was elected Mayor of the City of Quincy in 2013 and was re-elected in 2017. During his tenure as Mayor, Kyle would develop many programs to enhance the economic climate of the region. To address the shortage in skilled workers, he launched the Quincy Promise, a privately funded college scholarship program. He worked with the District on the Downtown Rental Rehab Program, which formed public/private partnerships to renovate upper story buildings downtown into residential units. In 2018, he formed a bi-partisan group of elected officials and community groups to save the Illinois Veterans Home in Quincy, which resulted in the State of Illinois providing $230 million for a new campus. A year later, Kyle would offer the “45×30 Plan,” a comprehensive approach to grow Quincy’s population by investing in talent attraction and retention programs, increasing tourism and modernizing the city’s retail incentives.
Kyle was named President of the Great River Economic Development Foundation in 2021, he is only the third person to lead the organization. In his spare time, you can find Kyle rooting on his beloved Los Angeles Dodgers.
Madison Peters – Vice President
petersm@gredf.org
Madison was hired as the Director of Business Development in December 2021, and has since been promoted to the position of Vice President. She holds an undergraduate degree in strategic communications with a focus on marketing from Quincy University, along with a Graduate Certificate in Community Development from Kansas State University. She has an extensive background in digital marketing, public relations and communications. Previously, Madison worked at Culver-Stockton College as the Coordinator of Advancement and Alumni Programs where she planned and executed events, built relationships with alumni and worked to meet fundraising goals. In her role as Vice President, Madison is dedicated to improving the quality of life for individuals and businesses in Adams County, she will be the primary contact for regional businesses, responsible for business attraction, site selection, grant management, and overseeing daily office operations in the President’s absence. Outside of the office, she enjoys baking, spending time with friends and family and walks in local parks.
Nikki Albright – Office Administrator
nikkia@gredf.org
As GREDF’s Office Administrator, Nikki is responsible for scheduling, bookkeeping and office management.
Prior to joining GREDF in 2005, Nikki worked as an administrative assistant and bookkeeper for the Area Agency on Aging and Adams County Homemaker Health Services.
Nikki is a Quincy native. She is married and has three children and a grandchild.
Cole Schwartz – Director of Workforce and Community Development
schwartzc@gredf.org
Cole is the Director of Workforce and Community Development, bringing a fresh perspective and strong foundation in business administration to the role. Cole recently graduated with a Bachelor’s in Business Administration/Management, marking this position as the first step in his professional career.
As Director, Cole is dedicated to fostering economic growth and enhancing community engagement. In this capacity, he is focused on creating strategic initiatives that support workforce development, community enrichment, and sustainable economic practices.
During his time at Culver-Stockton College, Cole was a member of the men’s basketball program, honing his skills in teamwork, leadership, and perseverance. Cole believes in the power of collaboration and innovation to drive positive change in the community. Cole also gained valuable experience as a Tri State Development Intern, where he attended several meetings throughout the Spring semester and wrote comprehensive reports for each one. This role enhanced his skills in communication, organization, and strategic analysis.
Outside of his professional career, he enjoys coaching, golfing, hunting, fishing and various outdoor activities. His passion for the outdoors reflects his commitment to promoting a balanced and healthy lifestyle both personally and within the community he serves.
GREDF Board of Directors
| Melanie | Allen | Shortridge Construction Company |
| Kelly | Awerkamp | Quincy Medical Group |
| Maria | Berhorst | 10th Street Children’s Academy |
| Ricci | Dula | Boy Scouts of America /Mississippi Valley Council |
| Glen | Ebbing | City Council Ward #5 |
| Eric | Entrup | City Council Ward #1 |
| Brent | Fischer | Adams County Board |
| Bruce | Guthrie | Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Glenda | Hackemack | Farm & Home Supply |
| Mark | Hayes | HomeBank |
| Marcus | Medsker | Echo Global Logistics |
| Michael | Miller | GatesAir |
| Ryan | Niekamp | Adams County Clerk |
| Matt | Obert | Chaddock |
| Jason | Parrott | City of Quincy |
| Bryan | Renfro | John Wood Community College |
| Brianna | Rivera | The District |
| Chris | Russell | Knapheide Manufacturing Company |
| Allen | Shafer | First Bankers Trust Company |
| Leslie | Sieck | Tri-State Development Summit |
| Eric | Terwelp | FTC Solar, Inc. |
| Shawn | Valter | Adams County Farm Bureau |
| Kyle | Venvertloh | Quincy Recycle |
Executive Committee
Allen Shafer, Board Chair
Mark Hayes, Vice Chair
Ricci Dula, Treasurer
Kyle Moore, Secretary
Chris Russell
Melanie Allen
Kyle Venvertloh
City of Quincy Appointee
Eric Entrup, Alderman
Glen Ebbing, Alderman
Jason Parrott, Director of Planning and Development
Adams County Appointee
Ryan Niekamp, Adams County Board + Clerk
Brent Fischer, Adams County Board
Ex-Officio Member – Non Voting
Bruce Guthrie, Executive Director of the Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce
Brianna Rivera, Executive Director of The District