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 Badgley – Director of Business Development
badgleym@gredf.org
Madison was hired as Director of Business Development in December of 2021. She has an undergraduate degree in strategic communications with an emphasis in marketing from Quincy University. She has an extensive background in digital marketing, graphic design, 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. Now, as Director of Business Development, Madison works to enhance the quality of life for individuals and businesses in Adams County. As Director of Business Development, Madison will serve as the go-to for businesses in the region, helping them in all parts of their business. Outside of the office, she enjoys crafting, spending time with friends and family and walks in local parks.
Angela Caldwell – Director of Workforce Development
caldwella@gredf.org
As Director of Workforce Development, Angela facilitates the workforce initiatives in the region, focusing on career guidance, work readiness and transition planning.
Angela brings with her a background in various roles in manufacturing, including positions as a Machining and Tooling Specialist, Production Supervisor, Training Specialist and Account Manager. She was most recently an Office Manager/Training Specialist in the construction industry. It was in this role that she designed and implemented a pre-employment apprenticeship for economically disadvantaged persons in Adams County. She has been Co-Chairperson of the Adams County Work Readiness Team since its inception in 2013.
Angela earned her Master of Business Administration with a concentration in Continuing Education and Training Management from the University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL, in 2001.
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.
GREDF Board of Directors
| Payne | Schoen | Payne Schoen Consulting |
| Maureen | Kahn | Blessing Health System |
| Eric | Barnes | Klingner & Associates, P.C. |
| Chuck | Bevelheimer | City of Quincy |
| Melanie | Allen | Shortridge Construction |
| Ricci | Dula | Mississippi Valley Boy Scouts of America |
| Ben | Van Ness | WGEM AM-FM-TV-CGEM |
| Bruce | Guthrie | Quincy Area Chamber of Commerce |
| Mark | Hayes | HOMEBANK |
| Chris | Russell | Knapheide Manufacturing Company |
| John | Mast | All Phase Properties | City of Quincy 5th Ward Alderman |
| Ryan | Niekamp | Adams County Clerk |
| Mike | Ridder | Adams Fiber, Adams Telephone Co-Operative |
| Katie | Schelp | Quincy Medical Group |
| Markus | Medsker | Echo |
| Allen | Shafer | First Bankers Trust Company |
| Eric | Terwelp | FTC Solar |
| Shawn | Valter | Illinois Farm Bureau | Adams County Farm Bureau |
| Jeff | VanCamp | Chaddock Children’s Foundation |
| Leslie | Sieck | Tri-State Development at Culver-Stockton College |
| Eric | Entrup | Entrup Drywall & Paint | City of Quincy Alderman |
| Emily | Lombardi | The District |
| Brent | Fischer | Adams County Board |
| Jeff | Bottorff | DOT Foods |
Executive Committee
Payne Schoen, Board Chair
Maureen Kahn, Vice Chair
Eric Barnes, Treasurer
Kyle Moore, Secretary
City of Quincy Appointee
Chuck Bevelhiemer, Planning & Development Director
Eric Entrup, Alderman
John Mast, Alderman
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
Emily Lombardi, Executive Director of The District