Quad Cities, IL/IA (July 9, 2026) - Visit Quad Cities has announced their FY2026-2027 Board of Directors. Neil Dahlstrom will serve as Board Chair, succeeding Jennifer Sautter.  Dahlstrom has served on the Board since 2022. He currently leads Heritage Marketing for John Deere and is Deere’s official archivist, serving the company for over twenty-five years.

“I am thrilled to lead this organization as it continues to make a positive impact on the Quad Cities,” said Neil Dahlstrom, Board Chair, Visit Quad Cities. “Tourism is an economic development engine and drives our unique story. It’s a privilege to work alongside my fellow Board members leveraging our momentum and serving our purpose-led mission.”

Visit Quad Cities also added the following new board members: Steve Frommelt, Black Hawk College; Melissa Mohr, Figge Art Museum; and Todd Peterson, Rhythm City Casino Resort.

"The strength of Visit Quad Cities comes from the dedicated and aligned leaders who volunteer their time and expertise to serve our region," said Dave Herrell, President and CEO, Visit Quad Cities. "Our Board members generously share their leadership and provide strategic guidance to help move our destination forward. We are incredibly grateful for Jennifer Sautter's leadership during her term as Board Chair, and we look forward to Neil Dahlstrom taking the helm.”

The Visit Quad Cities Board of Directors is comprised of leaders representing the private and public sectors from across the bi-state region. Together, these individuals provide strategic oversight, governance, and guidance as Visit Quad Cities continues their work to grow the visitor economy, boost tourism, improve residents’ quality of life, and elevate the Quad Cities globally as a premier destination to visit, live, and experience.

Visit Quad Cities Executive Committee and Officers

• Neil Dahlstrom, Chair
• Ali Wright, First Vice-Chair
• Travis Hankins, Second Vice-Chair
• Jennifer Sautter, Immediate Past Chair
• Nancy Ballenger, Treasurer
• Dave Herrell, Secretary

• Nancy Ballenger, Isle Casino Hotel Bettendorf & Caesar’s Entertainment
• Neil Dahlstrom, John Deere
• Mayor Reggie Freeman, City of East Moline
• Steve Frommelt, Black Hawk College
• Mayor Bob Gallagher, City of Bettendorf
• Steve Geifman, Geifman Group
• Mayor Jason Gordon, City of Davenport
• Travis Hankins, Bally’s
• Mayor Ashley Harris, City of Rock Island
• Dave Herrell, Visit Quad Cities; Ex-Officio
• Tasha Keegan, TBK Bank
• Ben Leischner, Quad Cities International Airport
• John Maxwell, Scott County, Iowa
• Lee Meier, CAT Scale Company / Iowa 80 Group
• Mallory Merritt, Estes Construction
• Melissa Mohr, Figge Art Museum
• Todd Peterson, Rhythm City Casino Resort
• Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati, City of Moline
• Jennifer Sautter, MindFire Communications
• Kai Swanson, Rock Island County, Illinois & Augustana College
• Ali Wright, Wright Law Offices, P.C.