Illinois Utilities Business Diversity Council

OUR IMPACT

IUBDC member utilities realize diverse businesses are the driving force behind economic growth, helping to build stronger communities and a stronger industry. Their commitment to grow business opportunities for diverse suppliers through closer collaboration, technical development and sharing of best practices has not only helped numerous businesses grow and expand, but more importantly, has made them sustainable for the future.

Karen M. Ford is president of Sutton Ford, a certified MBE based in Matteson, Illinois, and participated in the IUBDC Kellogg Executive Program at Northwestern University.

Stephen Brock is the president and CEO of Supplied Industrial Solutions, a certified MBE based in Granite City, Illinois, and participated in the IUBDC Kellogg Executive Program at Northwestern University.

Rey Rivera is president of CSI 3000, a certified MBE based in Cicero, Illinois, and participated in the IUBDC Kellogg Executive Program at Northwestern University.

Stephen Vaughn is president of CERA Solutions, a certified MBE in Chicago, Illinois, and participated in the IUBDC Kellogg Executive Program at Northwestern University.