Gene Meeker is a
natural leader who has been involved in strengthening communities throughout his
career. His experience in managing
and leading Chamber of Commerce organizations provided him opportunities to
work closely with public officials, develop innovative public-private partnerships
and stimulate economic growth and job creation.Gene knows what it takes
to create jobs—good paying jobs with benefits.
As a community and business leader in Davenport,
Gene helped to revitalize the downtown area and enhance beautification.
Gene worked with city and business leaders to develop and implement a long-range revitalization program that today stands as a nationally recognized rebirth of a vibrant and beautiful downtown.
Gene knows that having a vibrant downtown is key to a city’s development and quality of life.
But downtown revitalization is not enough.
Gene also wants Davenports’ neighborhoods to prosper and has been involved in volunteer and community organizations designed to do just that.
Gene is an honest, results-oriented, fiscal conservative.
He has strong beliefs and values but isn’t afraid to compromise to get things done.
Gene and his wife, Nancy, have five daughters and 12 grandchildren.
He believes in Davenport and wants to see our children enjoy the fruits of prosperity he has enjoyed.
At a time of uncertainty around the world and at home,
Gene Meeker is a steady, experienced leader—a leader you can trust.