Scott Buening

Scott Buening has an extensive work experience in community and economic development. Starting in 2001, they served as the Community Development Director for the Village of Sugar Grove. Scott then moved on to the Village of North Aurora in 2008, where they held the same position until 2012. In August 2012, Buening began working as the Community and Economic Development Director for the City of Batavia, where they currently hold a position.

Scott Buening pursued their education in the field of urban planning and geography. From 1990 to 1992, they attended the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, earning a Master of Urban Planning (MUP) degree. Prior to that, they studied Geography at Northern Illinois University from 1988 to 1990, where they achieved a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree. In addition to their academic qualifications, Scott also obtained certification as an AICP (American Institute of Certified Planners) Certified planner in June 1996.