Wisconsin commissioner named to NARUC board

Mike Huebsch, commissioner of the Public Service Commission (PSC) of Wisconsin, was recently appointed to the National Association of Regulatory Utility Commissioners’ (NARUC) board of directors.

Huebsch currently serves on the NARUC Committee on Electricity and the Committee on Nuclear Issues-Waste Disposal. In addition to his term as commissioner of the PSC of Wisconsin, Huebsch served 16 years in the Wisconsin State Legislature, including two terms on the budget-writing Joint Finance Committee. In that time, he was elected by his colleagues as Assembly Majority Leader and Assembly Speaker.

He was also appointed by Gov. Scott Walker as the Secretary of the Department of Administration, providing advice on state policy and operations and management of state cabinet agencies.

“We are very pleased to welcome Commissioner Huebsch to the Board of Directors. His background and experience with budgets, operations, and policy issues, along with his contributions to NARUC’s committees, make him a valuable asset to the board,” NARUC President Nick Wagner said.

The NARUC is made up of the president, first vice president, second vice president, treasurer, each past president who is an active member, and 20 other active members representing state commissions. Huebsch’s term expires on Oct. 31, 2022. NARUC’s executive committee may reappoint him.

“I am honored to receive this appointment from President Wagner to serve on the NARUC board, as this group has considerable responsibility, influence, and accountability for the Association’s advocacy efforts and service to members,” Huebsch said. “I am looking forward to serving with colleagues from across the nation to address the challenges facing regulators.”