Our Leadership

Meg Davis

Margaret “Meg” Davis was hired on January 2, 2014 as Senior Human Resources Director and served in that capacity through November 2020. She now serves as Associate Executive Director of People and Resources. Meg came to The Arc with five years of experience in leading a Human Resource Department for local governmental agency, along with six years working in payroll. She earned both her Bachelor and Masters in Business at Western Illinois’s Quad Cities campus.

In her role at The Arc of the Quad Cities Area she oversees all Human Resource programs and initiatives, as well as Fiscal Operations. The HR team and Fiscal team work diligently together to ensure the stability of The Arc’s human and fiscal resources. During her time at The Arc, Meg has served as Committee Chair for the Risk Management Committee and served on the Employee Recognition Committee. In her capacity as Associate Executive Director of People and Resources she serves as lead staff assigned to Business Committee and Audit Committee, sits as staff to Iowa Initiatives, and facilitates the Burress Endowment Trustees meetings.

Meg enjoys spending time with family and friends, camping and mountain biking.

Sarah Wright

Sarah Wright joined The Arc staff in 2014 as Director of Communications and Development. Sarah serves as lead staff assigned to Development Committee, and sits as staff to Iowa Initiatives Committee, and also the Burress Endowment Trustees meetings.

Sarah has launched a new website, completed a stewardship plan, trained interns and created and maintained successful fundraising events that have brought in new revenue and expanded the capacity of The Arc’s donor base. Sarah created an e-mail publishing platform, partnered with a communications company to create high quality reports and publications and increased the number of foundations and corporations to which The Arc regularly appeals. Prior to employment at The Arc, Sarah has many years of experience in community collaboration and project-based work in marketing, promotions, and development. She worked with the Quad City Community Engagement, Consortium, Milan Chamber of Commerce, Susan G. Komen Foundation, Quad City Botanical Center, Just Kids Early Care Education Centers, University of Illinois Extension, and others.

Suzy White

Suzy White was hired in April 2009 and has been in a variety of managerial positions with The Arc.  Currently Suzy is part of the Senior Management Team in her capacity as Division Director of Quality Supports. In this role she is responsible for the QIDPS, Family Support Director, Resident Account Staff, Maintenance, and continues to oversee nursing. In her new position as Division Directory of Quality supports she serves as lead staff to the Program Evaluation Committee.

Before coming to The Arc Suzy worked for 19 years in various positions for DD homes and obtained a Nursing Home Administrator License. Suzy graduated from the University of Iowa with a BA is Psychology and Counseling, and obtained her Masters in Organizational Leadership from St. Ambrose in May of 2017.

Suzy enjoys exploring little local towns on weekends, watching sports (“Go Tennessee Volunteers and Iowa Hawkeyes!”) and cherishes time with family. She dabbles in cooking, dancing and golf. Suzy and her husband, Bob, share five adult daughters; Alison, Emma, Hannah, Sara and Savannah, and rounding out their family is an old, beloved dog named Hugger. She is originally from Knoxville, Tennessee, and spent three years in Swansea, Wales before settling in Bettendorf, Iowa around 1980.

Susan Smith

Susan started with the Arc on August 11, 1993 in the nursing department at Heritage 53. She also held other positions at Heritage that include, Program Supervisor, Residential Services Director, Director of Nursing, and Administrator. In her current position as Division Director of Residential, Susan is responsible for the oversight of 17, soon to be 18 CILA group homes in the Quad Cities Area. 

Susan graduated from Western Illinois University in Macomb with a Bachelor’s Degree in Science with an emphasis on Community Health, and from Blackhawk College School of Nursing in Moline. 

In her spare time, Susan enjoys spending time with her family and numerous pets. She also enjoys fishing, gardening, and spending time out on the family farm in New Windsor IL. 

Matt Fredericks

Matt began his career in human services at Kreider Services in Dixon, Illinois, in 2005, working as a Direct Support Professional (DSP) directly with individuals with disabilities before advancing into the role of a Qualified Intellectual Disabilities Professional (QIDP), as well as teaching, training, and providing behavioral support. He holds a B.A. in Psychology with a minor in History and a Secondary Education certification from Northern Illinois University and is a 2023 graduate of the IARFutures Leadership Initiative.

Matt joined The Arc of the Quad Cities Area in 2013 as a Residential Home Supervisor and QIDP, later advancing to Director of Property Operations before being promoted to Chief Program Officer.  As Chief Program Officer at The Arc of the Quad Cities Area, Matt provides leadership and support for Community Day Services, Community Employment Services, Community Support Programs, Assistive Technology, and QC Flex Business Services, the agency’s internationally accredited social enterprise. He believes in building strong, mission-driven teams and fostering a culture of accountability, inclusion, and innovation across all service areas.

Beyond his leadership in the nonprofit sector, Matt is also an author and speaker whose work explores resilience, recovery, and leadership through his personal story of overcoming a heart attack and rediscovering purpose. His published article, The Way Back, shares lessons on fear, transformation, and finding strength through adversity.

Matt is the creator of the Being Brave children’s book series, co-authored with his daughter, Ellie, and is currently developing fiction novels that explore themes of redemption, time, and human connection. He also volunteers with Junior Achievement, inspiring young students to dream big and believe in their potential. His public speaking includes presentations for football teams, staff trainings, and professional conferences, where he emphasizes leadership, resilience, and personal growth.

Originally from Rock Falls, Illinois, Matt brings a background as both an educator and coach, having spent over 18 years coaching football and track and field. He is also a competitive powerlifter and founder of 2nd Prime Strength System, a coaching philosophy built on the mindset “Train • Evolve • Prevail.” Matt lives in Bettendorf, Iowa, with his wife, Melissa, and their daughter, Ellie.