Milton Sees
Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation

Mr. Sees has 40 plus years experience in a variety of roles related to the design, implementation, and funding of infrastructure projects. He began his career as an engineer technician with IDOT in 1964. Since that time, he has earned both BSCE and MPA degrees from the University of Illinois, and has been active in numerous national specification and transportation development efforts, involving the planning, funding and implementation of infrastructure enhancements.

Mr. Sees’ career has included experience in both the public and private sectors. He has worked as a government relations liaison for the construction materials industry in Springfield, Illinois and Washington, D.C., and recently operated several precast concrete manufacturing facilities in southern Illinois. January 2006 marked Mr. Sees return to IDOT when he was selected to become the Director of Highways. As Director of Highways, Mr. Sees had responsibility for the operation and maintenance of all state highways and bridges throughout Illinois. In September 2007, Governor Blagojevich named Mr. Sees Secretary of the Illinois Department of Transportation, overseeing personnel engaged in all facets, aspects and modes of transportation in Illinois.

Among his awards and recognitions are the Illinois Award and Engineer of the Year Award from the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers. Mr. Sees is a Registered Professional Engineer in Illinois and Virginia. Included in civic commitments are nine years of service on the Mt. Vernon, Illinois City Council, with three of those as Mayor.