The Revitalize and Develop East Moline (REDEEM) organization has a new executive vice president.
Jenelle Wolber was named to that position on Jan. 1, according to a news release from the REDEEM Board of Directors on Wednesday, Jan. 8. She replaces Tim Knanishu, who has served with REDEEM since January 2011 and is retiring.
“I am truly honored to join REDEEM as executive vice president. East Moline has a unique potential for growth, and I am excited to collaborate with the community, local leaders, and the REDEEM Board to help foster continued development,” Ms. Wolber said in an emailed statement to the Quad Cities Regional Business Journal.
“We are excited that Ms. Wolber is joining REDEEM. Her experience and talent will continue REDEEM’s essential work in helping to continue its vital role in helping bring economic development to East Moline. The REDEEM Board is also very grateful to Mr. Knanishu for his tireless efforts to help bring essential development to East Moline. His passion for improving the city is evident in the projects he has been involved with over the years,” said Jay Morrow, president of the REDEEM board.
Ms. Wolber brings a wealth of knowledge to this role, having been in a variety of positions with different economic development organizations. She is a certified Economic Development Finance Professional from Grow America (formerly The National Development Council). Also, she is familiar with economic development efforts in East Moline and the Quad Cities region. She knows the projects, the people and has a sound grasp of business and governmental issues, according to information from REDEEM officials.
Wednesday’s news release added that she will be continuing the partnership with the City of East Moline that REDEEM has developed over the last 33 years. She will continue efforts on the development of the Bend, the downtown and riverfront developments that are part of the City’s $25 million RAISE grant, and other economic development projects.
Mr. Knanishu will continue working with REDEEM into the spring in order to provide a smooth leadership transition.
REDEEM is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to promoting commercial, industrial, and recreational development that enhances both the tax base and the quality of life in East Moline.
