Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council
Advancing Diverse Business Growth in Illinois
THE IUBDC WAS FORMED IN 2015
Our mission is to advance the utilization of diverse businesses in Illinois among our member utilities
The Council has placed an emphasis on helping the utilities with their respective procurement goals for minority-owned, women-owned, veteran-owned and small business enterprises.
- Minority Businesses
- Women Businesses
- Veteran Businesses
What we Do
2022 ICC Supplier Diversity Policy Session
Illinois utility company leaders report on progress
Leaders from various utilities came together during the Mid-America Regulatory Conference (MARC) to discuss the importance of supplier and workforce diversity, and the impact that legislative policies, regulations, and programs have on minority communities, minority institutions and specific segments of the U.S. populations.
The MARC represents an association of regional organizations of utility and energy regulatory agencies from 14 states that include: Arkansas, Kansas, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma, South Dakota, Texas and Wisconsin.
Who We Are
2025 Board of Directors

LEONARD SINGH | AMEREN ILLINOIS CO.

DAVID CARTER | AQUA AMERICA

GIL QUINIONES | COMMONWEALTH EDISON

REBECCA LOSLI | ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER

WENDELL DALLAS | NICOR GAS

MARIA BOCANEGRA | PEOPLE'S GAS/NORTH SHORE GAS
OUR MEMBER UTILITIES INCLUDE:






