Henry County Courthouse
Jim Kelly serves as the Economic Development Director for Henry County, Illinois, since July 2019, where the county is recognized for its agricultural production. In addition, Jim has been involved with the First United Methodist Church as a Board Trustee and Security Council member since December 2018. Previously, Jim was the Executive Director of the Geneseo Chamber of Commerce for a brief period in 2019 and served as President of the Board of Directors for the Geneseo Community Chest from December 2013 to June 2018, which supports local charitable organizations. With over 21 years of experience in sales and management at Hibu from June 2004 to June 2018, Jim specialized in digital marketing solutions for small and medium-sized businesses. Jim's career began with 24 years of service in the US Navy, where roles included Zone Supervisor and Trainer in Navy Recruiting. Jim holds a degree in Business Management from Fort Hays State University.
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Henry County Courthouse
Henry County, Illinois is located in Northwestern Illinois, just 16 miles from the Mississippi River dividing Illinois and Iowa. Henry County is primarily made up of rolling farmland, and is well known for hog, corn, soybean and cattle production. The area is also dotted with wooded areas, rivers, lakes and streams. While much of the county is agricultural in nature, the cities and towns of Henry County feature many manufacturing and business outlets. The county is served by Interstate Highways 80 and 74, plus both freight and passenger rail lines. In addition, Henry County is just 10 minutes from the Quad Cities International Airport. Henry County features areas of great historical interest, including the Bishop Hill Colony, the Hennepin Canal, the Great Sauk Trail and other areas reflecting the rich heritage of the region. Henry County's population in 2000 was 51,020, with the county covering 823.21 square miles.