January 31, 2025

Utilities and Transportation Commission

Rybarik

Gov. Bob Ferguson appointed Brian Rybarik to lead the Washington Utilities and Transportation Commission, effective March 3, 2005. The UTC protects Washingtonians by ensuring investor-owned utility and transportation services are safe, reliable and affordable. “Washingtonians are impacted every day by the availability and safety of electricity, telecommunications, natural gas, water and transportation,” Ferguson said. “Brian's decades of regulatory experience will help the Commission to protect these vital services and center people's needs as Washington advances forward on a clean energy transition.” Rybarik brings over two decades of regulatory experience and leadership in utility law and policy in utility ratemaking, energy development and regional energy markets. He most recently led a team at Microsoft to protect and advance the rights of workers in the company's supply chains. He strengthened Microsoft's sustainability commitments as the chief of staff for the company's environmental sustainability team. He also collaborated with utilities and policy makers to deliver sustainable and cost-effective energy while a member of the company's cloud energy team. Rybarik previously held various legal and leadership roles at the MidAmerican Energy Company, Midcontinent Independent System Operator and Public Service Commission of Wisconsin. He earned a bachelor's degree and a law degree from the University of Wisconsin-Madison.