Ryan Dougherty is Chief Operating Officer for the Geothermal Exchange Organization (GEO). He has extensive experience in public policy and governance, with his most recent position serving as Deputy Director of the Illinois Healthcare and Human Services Framework. Prior to attaining that position, Dougherty served as a Senior Policy Advisor to the Director of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. He had a number of roles during 10 years of public service in Illinois state government including a position as Senior Budget Advisor in the Governor’s Office of Management and Budget.
