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Executive Director, Iowa Western Illinois Division 

Direct Number: 309-277-4183 

Linked In Profile: http://tinyurl.com/qg43et2 

Email: heather.roberts@mranet.org 

 

 

Those who know Heather describe her as insightful and enthusiastic. Striving for continuous improvement, she models the high standard that Apple Computer, Inc. co-founder Steve Jobs defined: "Be a yardstick of quality. Some people aren't used to an environment where excellence is expected." Focused on helping organizations boost their success through partnership with MRA, she's an expert at both strategic thinking and tactical execution. 

 

Commitment to quality and impeccable credentials are the foundation of Heather's leadership as executive director of MRA's Iowa/Western Illinois office. The career path that led Heather to MRA included proven proficiency in coordinating public/private partnerships, community outreach, marketing, and legislative outreach. Heather has worked closely with chambers of commerce, small business development centers, and other business and economic development groups, gaining sharp business acumen through work experience with a background in Economic Development, Business Development and Municipal Government. 

 

 Selected for a lifetime appointment as an Edgar Fellow for the Illinois Institute of Government & Public Affairs, in partnership with the University of Illinois-Champaign/Urbana. The fellowship develops leadership and governing capacity within the state of Illinois. 

 Developed high competency to achieve successful, complex project coordination serving multiple stakeholders with varied interests, specializing in public/private partnerships 

 Developed strategic partnerships with businesses throughout the country, with focus on employee success. 

 

Heather graduated Summa Cum Laude with bachelor degrees in management and organizational behavior from the College of St. Scholastica, Duluth, Minnesota. She also holds the designation of Certified Municipal Clerk from the University of Minnesota and the Minnesota Clerk's Institute. 

 

 Serves on the board of directors of Habitat for Humanity Quad Cities (IL/IA) 

 Serves on the board of directors for the Quad Cities Botanical Center (IL/IA) 

 Participates on committees as a member of the Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce (IL/IA 

 Member, Great Quad Cities (IL/IA) Hispanic Chamber of Commerce 

 Member, Moline (IL) Rotary 

 

 Spending time with husband, Greg and children; Alec & Sofia 

 Pianist 

 skydiving