Katie Miller, Lead Case Manager/Administrative Officer
Katie was born and raised in Rock Island and graduated Rock Island High school in 2011 with honors. Katie graduated from Ashford University in Clinton, IA with a bachelor's Degree in Computer Science and Mathematics, with honors, in May 2015. She started working at the Township January 2016, then got promoted to Lead Case Manager/Administrative Officer May 2017. She loves working with computers and helping those in need. In her spare time, she enjoys spending time with her husband, Alex and sons, Lukas and Carter, and doing different projects around the house.

Tara Tollenaer, Caseworker
Tara is a lifelong resident of R.I. After graduating from Rocky, she continued her education at Capri Cosmetology where she graduated as license cosmetologist. In her spare time she enjoys spending time with her children, family, and friends.

Mike Nesseler, Maintenance
Currently Mike is the maintenance guy at The Township. He has been married to his wonderful wife, Debbie, for 46 years and has 3 wonderful daughters with two son- in-laws, 4 grandchildren and 3 grand dogs. He worked at Trinity Medical Center as a Data Analyst for 31 ½ years.

Stacie Young, Chief Deputy Assessor
Stacie Young has been with the township since 2016 and is the Chief Deputy Assessor. She is also the Assessor for Andalusia Township in Andalusia, IL. She has had her CIAO since 2015 and has helped out in many townships since 2014. She really enjoys working with the residents of South Rock Island Township and hopes to do so for many years to come. Stacie is very family oriented and enjoys spending time with her Son and Daughter in Law.

Wendy MacDonald Deputy Assessor
Wendy MacDonald is a Deputy Property Tax Assessor for South Rock Island Township, a lifelong resident of Rock Island, and a proud Rock Island High School Class of ’91 graduate. She earned her Certified Illinois Assessing Officers Designation in 2018. Prior to that, she spent 20 years teaching preschool- meaning she is well trained in patience, problem solving and the occasional use of her “teacher voice”. Wendy has three children and three grandchildren who keep life busy, loud and full of laughter. When she’s not working, you’ll find her with family or friends, often on random adventures that “just sort of happen”. You can stop down and meet Wendy, at the Assessor’s office, where she is known for her friendly smile, local knowledge and the ability to make even tax talk interesting.

Magaly Castaneda
Magaly started working at the township December 2024. She loving working. Magaly has 4 children and graduated Rock Island High School in 2005.