Sam Randazzo

Background

About Sam Randazzo

For more than four decades, I helped businesses on both sides of the meter, elected officials, associations and regulators identify and thoughtfully address issues that affect the delivered price and availability of energy, communication and others goods and services essential to a well functioning and forward looking economy. In doing so, I was often recognized as one of the best lawyers in America and I combined my legal skills with a deep understanding of how accounting, finance, economics, and engineering principles must be appreciated and integrated to effectively navigate (often in a political context) towards a sustainable and practical solution. After retiring from the practice of law at the end of 2018, Governor Mike DeWine appointed me to the post of Commissioner and eventually Chair of the PUCO and on April 11, 2019, I returned to the agency where I started. As Chair of the PUCO, I also was Chair of the Ohio Power Siting Board. During the COVID pandemic, I also served as Chair of the Stay at Home Order Dispute Advisory Commission and on the Governor's business advisory task force. On November 20, 2020, I resigned from government service for reasons expressed in my resignation letter. Since retiring, I have been blessed to have the love and support of my family and friends.