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CHICAGO ~ Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson has announced the appointment of David Glockner as the next Inspector General of the city. Glockner, a Chicago resident for over 40 years, brings with him a wealth of experience in leading investigations, audits, and integrity programs in both the public and private sectors.
In his statement, Mayor Johnson expressed confidence in Glockner's ability to serve as the city's watchdog and strengthen accountability across all operations. He also thanked the Selection Committee for their diligent work in ensuring that government is carried out ethically and effectively.
As head of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Glockner will be responsible for conducting investigations and audits that promote efficiency, transparency, and integrity in the administration of City government. The OIG registers complaints and information regarding allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse and investigates the performance of government officials, employees, and programs to prevent misconduct and inefficiency within the City's operations.
Glockner expressed his gratitude for the nomination and stated that he looks forward to working constructively with Mayor Johnson, the City Council, and other stakeholders to serve Chicago. He emphasized the vital role played by the OIG in ensuring integrity and efficiency in city government for the benefit of all residents.
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This appointment marks a return to public service for Glockner after spending more than 24 years as a member of Chicago's U.S. Attorney's Office. During his tenure as chief of the office's criminal division for 11 years, he led numerous prosecutions involving public corruption, fraud, violent crime, and cybercrime. Notably, he oversaw high-profile cases involving two Illinois governors and several City officials.
Glockner also served as Regional Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Chicago office for four years where he led investigations into securities law violations and conducted examinations to ensure regulatory compliance. He was also instrumental in developing cybersecurity policies as part of a nationwide effort at SEC.
Most recently, Glockner served as Executive Vice President for Compliance, Audit, and Risk at Exelon, the nation's largest utility company. In this role, he led the redesign of the company's compliance, ethics, and investigations program following a bribery scandal. He also made significant improvements to its internal audit and enterprise risk management programs. Prior to Exelon, he served as Chief Compliance Officer for Citadel where he oversaw regulatory compliance and internal investigations.
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Glockner is also an accomplished educator, having co-taught a cybersecurity law course at the University of Illinois College of Law for 12 years. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Night Ministry, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and healthcare services to young people and adults in Chicago.
He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago and is a graduate of Stanford University Law School. Glockner resides in the North Center neighborhood with his wife and has two adult daughters who are proud products of Chicago Public Schools.
Glockner was selected through a rigorous process outlined in the Municipal Code, which included a nationwide candidate search and recommendations presented to Mayor Johnson by a Selection Committee. The Committee consisted of Sharon Fairley from the University of Chicago Law School; Jeff Levine, retired Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago Department of Law; Emma Tai, former Executive Director of United Working Families; and Bryan Zarou from Better Government Association.
The OIG has jurisdiction over all City employees including elected officials such as the Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. It also covers appointed officials, contractors, and vendors who provide goods and services to the City. The Inspector General serves a four-year term and Mayor Johnson's selection is subject to approval by the City Council.
In his statement, Mayor Johnson expressed confidence in Glockner's ability to serve as the city's watchdog and strengthen accountability across all operations. He also thanked the Selection Committee for their diligent work in ensuring that government is carried out ethically and effectively.
As head of the Office of the Inspector General (OIG), Glockner will be responsible for conducting investigations and audits that promote efficiency, transparency, and integrity in the administration of City government. The OIG registers complaints and information regarding allegations of waste, fraud, and abuse and investigates the performance of government officials, employees, and programs to prevent misconduct and inefficiency within the City's operations.
Glockner expressed his gratitude for the nomination and stated that he looks forward to working constructively with Mayor Johnson, the City Council, and other stakeholders to serve Chicago. He emphasized the vital role played by the OIG in ensuring integrity and efficiency in city government for the benefit of all residents.
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This appointment marks a return to public service for Glockner after spending more than 24 years as a member of Chicago's U.S. Attorney's Office. During his tenure as chief of the office's criminal division for 11 years, he led numerous prosecutions involving public corruption, fraud, violent crime, and cybercrime. Notably, he oversaw high-profile cases involving two Illinois governors and several City officials.
Glockner also served as Regional Director of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission's (SEC) Chicago office for four years where he led investigations into securities law violations and conducted examinations to ensure regulatory compliance. He was also instrumental in developing cybersecurity policies as part of a nationwide effort at SEC.
Most recently, Glockner served as Executive Vice President for Compliance, Audit, and Risk at Exelon, the nation's largest utility company. In this role, he led the redesign of the company's compliance, ethics, and investigations program following a bribery scandal. He also made significant improvements to its internal audit and enterprise risk management programs. Prior to Exelon, he served as Chief Compliance Officer for Citadel where he oversaw regulatory compliance and internal investigations.
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Glockner is also an accomplished educator, having co-taught a cybersecurity law course at the University of Illinois College of Law for 12 years. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of The Night Ministry, a nonprofit organization that provides housing and healthcare services to young people and adults in Chicago.
He holds a bachelor's degree from the University of Chicago and is a graduate of Stanford University Law School. Glockner resides in the North Center neighborhood with his wife and has two adult daughters who are proud products of Chicago Public Schools.
Glockner was selected through a rigorous process outlined in the Municipal Code, which included a nationwide candidate search and recommendations presented to Mayor Johnson by a Selection Committee. The Committee consisted of Sharon Fairley from the University of Chicago Law School; Jeff Levine, retired Deputy Corporation Counsel for the City of Chicago Department of Law; Emma Tai, former Executive Director of United Working Families; and Bryan Zarou from Better Government Association.
The OIG has jurisdiction over all City employees including elected officials such as the Mayor, Aldermen, City Clerk, and City Treasurer. It also covers appointed officials, contractors, and vendors who provide goods and services to the City. The Inspector General serves a four-year term and Mayor Johnson's selection is subject to approval by the City Council.
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