RIA Defense Alliance
Rock Island Arsenal

Supporting the Rock Island Arsenal

The Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance (RIADA) is a community-led Chamber-affiliated 501(c)(6) nonprofit corporation, that is dedicated to the support and promotion of the Rock Island Arsenal and Quad Cities region's defense industry. RIADA serves as a single community point of contact to the Rock Island Arsenal and speaks as one voice related to RIA matters.

The Rock Island Arsenal (RIA), located on a 900-acre island in the Mississippi River, is at the heart of the Quad Cities community. It's a joint base comprised of over 70 Department of Defense organizations, including the Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, National Guard and Reserves. The Commands headquartered on the RIA have a global presence supporting the United States armed forces with ammunition, joint logistics support, contracting services, mobilization and training support with advanced manufacturing capabilities.

RIADA is governed by a board of directors, which approves an annual strategy and budget for implementation around the following themes:

  1. Fostering relationships and integration of military and community leaders
  2. Maintaining awareness of strategic events and actions
  3. Engaging senior local, regional and national leaders in activities that communicate and strengthen the impact of the Arsenal
  4. Building awareness and market capabilities of the Quad Cities defense industry
  5. Enhancing and attracting the presence of defense contractors in the Quad Cities

RIADA Board of Directors:

  • Mayor Mike Matson, City of Davenport | Chair
  • Trish Huber, retired SES, Joint Munitions Command | Vice Chair
  • David Johnson, ADM | Secretary
  • Mayor Reggie Freeman, City of East Moline | Treasurer
  • Scott Lohman, Lohman Companies | Past Chair
  • Richard Brunk, Rock Island County
  • Mayor Bob Gallagher, City of Bettendorf
  • Ken Beck, Scott County Board of Supervisors
  • Mayor Sangeetha Rayapati, City of Moline  
  • Paul Ricciuti, SERCO NA
  • Mayor Mike Thoms, City of Rock Island
  • Peter Tokar III, Quad Cities Chamber
  • Tim Wynes, Black Hawk College
Michael R. Hutchison, SES (Ret.)
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Michael R. Hutchison, SES (Ret.)
Executive Director, Rock Island Arsenal Defense Alliance – RIADA
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