Douglas Scott

Doug Scott was appointed chair of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) by Governor JB Pritzker on June 17, 2023. This is Scott’s second stint as chair, having previously served in that position from 2011–2015. Between engagements with the ICC, Scott was vice president of the Great Plains Institute (GPI), where he worked on decarbonization efforts with states, utilities, and other interested parties. His team at GPI focused on utility business models, transmission, and clean energy/climate plans. As part of that work, Scott served as an advisor to the Illinois Office of the Governor on energy and environmental issues, including development of the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act.

Prior to his first session with the ICC, Scott served in a variety of public-sector positions for more than 25 years, including director of the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency; mayor of the city of Rockford, IL; state representative; and Rockford city attorney. A Rockford native, Scott received his bachelor of arts with honors from the University of Tulsa and a juris doctor with honors from Marquette University.

Scott and his wife Tammy have been married since 1985 and reside in South Beloit, IL.