Springfield, IL-Today, Mayor Misty Buscher announced Scott Rogers will assume the role of Chief Utility Engineer at City Water Light & Power (CWLP) for the City of Springfield in April. Rogers will succeed Doug Brown who is retiring from that role on March 31.
“Scott Rogers brings decades of technical expertise, proven leadership, and a deep commitment to public service through his long career at City Water, Light and Power,” said Mayor Misty Buscher. “His experience managing complex utility operations, working collaboratively with labor and regulatory partners, and keeping reliability and fiscal responsibility at the forefront makes him exceptionally well-qualified to serve the residents of Springfield.”
Rogers, who began his career as an Engineer at CWLP in 1995, began his current role as Electric Division Manager in 2020, where he has provided leadership and expertise in recent years managing large-scale infrastructure systems, negotiating collective bargaining agreements, and guiding complex capital and regulatory initiatives for the utility. Prior to Electric Division manager he served as General Superintendent of Generation, Superintendent of Production and Superintendent of Technical Support in CWLP’s Generation Division. Throughout his career, he has worked closely with elected officials, regulatory agencies, and community stakeholders to advance system reliability, fiscal responsibility, workforce safety, and long-term energy planning. In his tenure he’s also directly worked in coal contract negotiations, purchased power agreements, and securing renewable energy contracts.
“Scott has the technical depth, leadership skills, and steady judgment needed to guide CWLP through its next chapter,” said outgoing Chief Utility Engineer Doug Brown. “He understands this utility inside and out, and he leads with integrity and a clear focus on reliability, safety, and long-term planning. I have full confidence that CWLP will be in excellent hands under Scott’s leadership.”
“I am honored and grateful for the opportunity to serve as Chief Utility Engineer for City Water, Light and Power,” Rogers said. “CWLP is one of the strongest municipal utilities in Illinois, and I look forward to overseeing major infrastructure projects and long-term utility planning that protect reliability, affordability, and sustainability for our customers. I’m proud of the work our employees do every day, and I’m committed to building on that foundation to ensure CWLP continues to deliver essential services safely and responsibly for decades to come.”
Rogers has a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from Southern Illinois University of Carbondale and a Master of Business Administration from University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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