Leadership

Executive Director

Jesse Noriega

Jesse, who served several terms on the Board of Directors, most recently as Chairman, has played a pivotal role for GQCHCC over the years. As a Quad Cities Native, he brings over two decades of leadership experience, a wealth of community knowledge and engagement, and great appreciation and commitment for the Hispanic Chamber and the Greater Quad Cities community.

Programs & Operations manager

Sebastian Mireles

Treasurer

Louisa Ewert

Robert Cervantes

Mayor of Silvis, Illinois

I am 1 of 12 children born to Tom & Helen Cervantes. Originally from East Moline. Married and have 2 grown daughters & 6 grandchildren. Attended UTHS East Moline, class of 1976.

Favorite local spot is almost anywhere in the Quad Cities.

Luis Cruz

Human Resources Business Partner, Arconic

I’ve spent the last 10 years supporting non-profit sectors in both Healthcare and Social services, including Community Health Care, Inc. and The Boys and Girls Clubs of Greater Milwaukee. After 10 great years in that sector, I to branched out to Manufacturing and joined Arconic, Inc. in 2024, where I’ve been an HR Business Partner since. In my spare time I enjoy spending time with my wife, Samantha Cruz and our little boy, Kai!

Kevin Hinz

Quality Support Advocate, Arconic

I graduated from Western Illinois University with a degree in Business Management and I earned my MBA from St. Cloud State University with a focus on Leadership. I have over 25 years of Leadership and Management experience based in retail and manufacturing. My core beliefs in life, revolve around teamwork and development. “Talent wins games, but teamwork and intelligence win championships.” – Michael Jordan.

Drema Alonso

HR Administrative Assistant, Community Health Care, Inc.

I have been with CHC for two years as the HR Admin Assistant. I greatly admire the work CHC does for our patients and the community, and I’m excited to incorporate my work here along with GQCHCC! I hope this work inspires my two little ones at home to grow up valuing compassion, service, and the importance of giving back to their community.

Torri Smith

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