William Butterworth Foundation Board of Directors – 2023

Dodji Amouzouvi – With a robust background encompassing over 10 years with John Deere and UAW Local 79, Dodji brings expertise in areas such as insurance claims, retirement benefits, and adeptly serving as a liaison between staff and management. His professional journey has showcased a progression in responsibilities, refining his leadership and interpersonal skills. As a trustee for the Quad City Area Community Action Program, Dodji demonstrated a commitment to community service, gained valuable fundraising experience, and honed skills in public outreach. His passion for supporting community organizations and volunteering, coupled with his diverse skill set, Dodji will bring unique perspectives and talents to our organization.


Jeff Anderson is looking forward to joining the board after generously volunteering his time on our Building & Grounds committee. A dedicated Quad Citian and retired City Planner from the City of Moline, Jeff brings a wealth of expertise in urban planning and community and economic development. His passion extends to supporting environmental stewardship, history, family, and travel. With an MA in Geography from WIU and a BA in Geography from Augustana, Jeff’s academic background complements his hands-on experience. Building on Jeff’s impressive commitment to community service, he has also dedicated his time to organizations such as River Action, Moline Centre Main Street, and the Augustana Center for the Study of Ethics. His multifaceted volunteer experience not only underscores his passion for community betterment but also showcases his broad engagement in diverse facets of civic life.

William Brewer Past Chair - has been under contract as a costing specialist for FEMA for the past 3 years. He retired as Western Illinois University’s Architect and Director of Facilities – Quad Cities in 2019 with more than 28 years of experience in designing, constructing, and operating higher education facilities.


Rhonda Copeland Finance Chair a Bachelor of Arts in Accounting from Augustana College in Rock Island in 1999 and has earned both the Certified Public Accountant and Certified Management Accountant certifications. She is also a CFA® charter holder. As Manager, Investments at Deere & Company, she is responsible for asset allocation, operations, and reporting for the John Deere Pension Trust. She also has portfolio management responsibilities for the John Deere Indemnity, Warranty, and Foundation investment portfolios. Rhonda also currently serves on the Board of Directors for the Sherrard Academic Foundation.


Natalie Linville-Mass, President of Media Link, Inc., has been in the media field for more than 30 years. She graduated from Drake University with a degree in Broadcast Sales and Management. Prior to opening her business, she worked throughout the Midwest in radio and television holding positions as commercial producer, DJ, reporter, editor, producer, and account executive. Natalie is currently on the board of The Moline Foundation, founded and runs a Women’s Executive Group dedicated to supporting the advancement of Quad Cities female executives, serves on the IA/IL NDIA Board as Vice President, and serves as President of the Rock Island Music Association. She is also a past board member of The ARC of the Quad Cities Area; Workforce Investment for Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer County; Living Lands & Waters; and the Quad Cities Advertising Federation.


Geoff Manis Vice Chair is a 6th generation Moline resident. His great-great-great-grandfather was a neighbor, friend, and political colleague of John Deere. The majority of Geoff’s professional career was spent on the Mississippi River with Chad Pregracke’s Living Lands & Waters, after which he worked with the Quad Cities Chamber, Downtown Davenport Partnership, City of Moline, and most recently with Rouse Consulting Group. He is married to Jeni, an East Moline school teacher, and has two children, Harper and Hayden. Geoff’s hobbies include sailing, coaching youth sports, community involvement, and traveling throughout the United States.






Luis Moreno Secretary CEO of Arrowhead Youth and Family Services, earned his PhD from the University of Iowa in Educational Policy and Leadership Studies with a focus on Higher Education and Student Affairs. He served as a police officer in East Moline for five years, followed by 23 years of working in higher education at the university and community college levels. Luis is very involved in the Quad Cities community, serving as an elected member of the Rock Island County Board, for which he is currently Chairman of the Finance and Personnel Committee. He is also an executive member of the Rock Island County Forest Preserve Committee. He served two terms as Alderman on the East Moline City Council and is a member of the Moline Rotary, East Moline Breakfast Optimists, EveryChild Board of Directors, and Boys and Girls Club of the Mississippi Valley Board of Directors.

Dougal Nelson has extensive experience in management, sales, and business development in both for-profit and non-profit sectors and has been instrumental in leading change throughout his professional career. In April of 2018, Dougal was named the President and CEO of Junior Achievement, serving 57,000 students across 24 counties in Illinois, Iowa and Wisconsin. Prior to joining Junior Achievement of the Heartland, he held senior leadership roles at Habitat for Humanity, American Red Cross, and Isabel Bloom, LLC.

Nelson is a current board member and past president of the Moline Rotary Club. He and his wife Pam are life-long Quad citizens, residing in Moline.

Matt Sivertsen Chair - is a 4th generation Moliner and a graduate of the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. In 2003 he started working for The Planning Center, a fee-only, independent financial planning firm, located in a historic building on Moline’s 5th Avenue, which he owns. He is currently a partner and the Vice-President, serving clients as a Certified Financial Planner and Certified Financial Transitionist. In his spare time, he is a saxophonist in the group Minus Six and is also an avid runner on the Moline River Trail, biker of Sylvan Island and Stephens Park, and kayaker of the slough.

Matt also serves as a board member for the River Music Experience. In the past, he has chaired the Moline Centre (Downtown Mainstreet Partnership) and was a board member for the Bix Beiderbecke Memorial Society and the Quad City Symphony Orchestra.


Kristi Steinbeck brings with her a wealth of volunteer experience with organizations like Junior Achievement, Quad City Botanical Center, and the

Rock Island Music Association. Currently serving as a manager of technical accounting and employee benefits at Deere & Company, Kristi’s expertise  extends to managing US Pension and Other Postretirement Benefit (OPEB)      and stock compensation accounting and, reviewing plan asset investments exceeding $10 billion. In addition, she led the adoption of the new lease accounting standard resulting in a $380 million asset. As a CPA with a BA in accounting from Buena Vista University, Kristi combines her professional

acumen with a passion for community service. In Kristi’s free time, she enjoys traveling with her husband and son.


Jacob Strom – With a background as a manufacturing engineer, Jacob has excelled in addressing safety, quality, and efficiency issues, contributing significantly to the Business Improvement Team at John Deere Harvester     Works. Holding a BS from Western Illinois University, he brings expertise in site surveying, construction planning, estimating, and framing and finishing carpentry. What makes Jacob truly stand out is not just his professional expertise but also  his commitment to community enrichment. Volunteering to join the board, he aims to strengthen community ties and make a positive impact beyond his professional role.

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