Doug Kucia

Doug Kucia is an Adjunct Lecturer at the University of Illinois Chicago, bringing over two decades of hands-on experience in political leadership and public administration. His work has significantly influenced major government agencies across Illinois, including Cook County, the Illinois Toll Highway Authority, and the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA).

His expertise lies in public sector reform, fiscal management, and large-scale infrastructure planning. Key career achievements include:

• Leading government reform efforts in Cook County
• Managing one of the largest capital infrastructure projects at the Illinois Toll Highway Authority
• Eliminating a $300 million structural deficit at CTA
• Initiating the largest capital improvement plan in CTA history
• Helping secure additional state education funding for Illinois

His practical experience in eliminating a $1.2 billion deficit through sound management practices underscores his proficiency in fiscal policy and organizational leadership. While no scholarly publications are listed, his professional impact spans urban governance, transportation policy, and public finance.

Doug Kucia resides on the northwest side of Chicago with his wife and two children.