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
2021 ICC Supplier Diversity Policy Session
Illinois utility company leaders report on progress

At WomenRock 2021, the Federation of Women Contractors (FWC) presented the Innovation Leadership Award to the IUBDC in recognition of its support for businesses owned by women, people of color and veterans. John O. Hudson III, president and CEO of Nicor Gas, accepted the award on behalf of the IUBDC. He is pictured with (L) Jaemie Neely, Executive Director, FWC, and Kendra Dinkins, FWC Board President and President of Taylor Electric. The FWC’s annual WomenRock event recognizes organizations who are making a positive impact on women in construction, engineering and related sectors.
Who We Are
2022 Board of Directors

RICHARD J. MARK | AMEREN ILLINOIS CO.

DAVID CARTER | AQUA AMERICA

GIL QUINIONES | COMMONWEALTH EDISON

JUSTIN LADNER | ILLINOIS AMERICAN WATER

WENDELL DALLAS | NICOR GAS

TORRENCE HINTON | PEOPLES GAS & NORTH SHORE GAS
OUR MEMBER UTILITIES INCLUDE:





