Brien Sheahan

Brien Sheahan is the former Chairman and CEO of the Illinois Commerce Commission (ICC) and was formerly the chair of the Presidential Task Force on Innovation for the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners. At the ICC, Brien spearheaded Illinois’ exploration of the “utility of the future”.

Described as “arguably the most respected voice among utility regulators on grid resilience,” by Public Utilities Fortnightly magazine Sheahan has been recognized as a national leader among state regulatory commissioners for his promotion of innovation and forward-looking regulatory policy.

Previously, Brien was a senior advisor to Governor Rauner’s 2014 campaign and served three Illinois Governors in senior leadership roles, including serving as the Deputy Executive Director of the Illinois Housing Development Authority. Brien has also served as the Director of Government Relations for an Illinois based Fortune 500 industrial manufacturer.

Brien received his Bachelor of Arts in Urban and Regional Planning, with High Honors, from the University of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana and his Juris Doctorate from DePaul University College of Law. He resides with his wife and son in Hinsdale, Illinois.