Alumnus Milton Sees (BS 75) named Secretary of Transportation

Milton R. Sees, P.E., (BS 75) has been appointed Secretary to the Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT). Sees was named to the position by Governor Rod R. Blagojevich in September and confirmed by the Illinois State Senate in October. He had been the Acting Secretary of IDOT since earlier this year. “Throughout these last few months, Milt has worked very hard to help make IDOT more efficient, and our roads safer for motorists,” said Gov. Blagojevich. “I’m happy to announce that I’m officially naming him Illinois Secretary of Transportation.”

Sees joined IDOT as Director of Highways in 2006. Previously, he served as General Manager of Crisp Container Company, Vice President and General Manager for Southern Illinois Concrete Products Co. Inc., President and Chief Lobbyist for North American Wire Reinforcement Institute Inc., Executive Director of the Illinois Concrete Pipe Association, and Deputy Director and Assistant Chief Engineer for the Capitol City Railroad Relocation Authority. He lives with his wife in Springfield.

“Whether by enforcing seat belt laws, educating the public about the importance of child safety seats, or improving the conditions of our roads, I’m committed to continue making Illinois roads safer, and following the Governor’s direction to run IDOT in an efficient and streamlined manner,” Sees said. “I thank the Governor for his vote of confidence.”