Erin Kljaich of Plainfield Township and Derek Devers of Moline Township
Derek Devers, the Assessor for Moline Township, has been honored with the 2025 Outstanding Achievement in Property Assessment Award, recognizing his extensive career in property assessment, his significant contributions to the field, and his unwavering commitment to the residents of his township. He received this accolade during the 67th Annual State Conference of the Illinois Property Assessment Institute, which took place in Normal, Illinois.
Candidates for the Outstanding Achievement in Property Assessment Award are nominated from across Illinois, with the recipient selected by the Board of Directors of the Illinois Property Assessment Institute. Devers was put forward for this honor by several colleagues from the Quad Cities region.
With 12 years of experience in property assessment, Devers has been serving as the Moline Township Assessor since 2020, having previously held the position of deputy assessor in Hampton Township. He is a Certified Illinois Assessing Officer, a designation awarded by the Illinois Property Assessment Institute. Beyond his official duties, Devers is actively involved in the community, volunteering with various organizations, including the Boys and Girls Clubs of the Mississippi Valley.
In her nomination of Devers, Rock Island County Supervisor of Assessments Amy Allman remarked, “Derek is a driven leader whose enthusiasm for his work is contagious, motivating those around him. His dedication to educating taxpayers is clear through his approachability and patience. He invests the necessary time to ensure that everyone comprehends the information provided.” Rock Island County Board of Review Chairperson Diane Overstreet-Tyler echoed this sentiment, stating, “Derek is a true advocate for the community. When taxpayers reach out with inquiries, he welcomes them to come in, sit down, and discuss their concerns. He is a generous individual who consistently strives to improve the world around him.”
“Derek is an outstanding professional who shows a genuine concern for his community,” remarked Josh Barnett, Executive Director of the Illinois Property Assessment Institute. “We had nominations for this award from various regions in the state, and Derek’s impactful contributions and fervor for public service clearly set him apart.”
Watch the award ceremony below.
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- Erin Kljaich of Plainfield Township and Derek Devers of Moline Township
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- Derek Devers of Moline Township Recieving his Award from Andy Rhodes of DEVNET and Erin Kljaich of Plainfield
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- Derek Devers Award Speech
