Scott Weitzel
About Scott Weitzel
Scott Weitzel serves as the Managing Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs at Spire, where he leads strategy, policy, advocacy, and rates functions. He has extensive experience in the gas industry, having held various positions at Ameren and Spire over the years.
Work at Spire
Scott Weitzel currently serves as the Managing Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs at Spire, a position he has held since 2019. In this role, he leads strategy, policy, advocacy, and rates functions for Spire Missouri. He reports directly to the Senior Vice President & Chief Operating Officer of Distribution Operations. Prior to his current role, Weitzel worked as the Director of Rates & Regulatory Affairs at Spire from 2018 to 2019 and as Manager of Tariffs and Rate Administration from 2016 to 2018. His responsibilities include providing updates on regulatory and legislative matters to the board of directors and leadership council.
Education and Expertise
Scott Weitzel holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Human Environmental Sciences with a major in Consumer Affairs and a minor in Leadership and Public Service from the University of Missouri-Columbia. He completed his undergraduate studies from 1999 to 2003. Additionally, he earned a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business Administration and Management from Webster University, where he studied from 2005 to 2006. His educational background supports his expertise in regulatory affairs and business development within the gas industry.
Background in Gas Industry
Scott Weitzel has extensive experience in the gas industry, having worked in various roles at Ameren and CenterPoint Energy. His tenure at Ameren included positions such as Gas Operations Specialist, Gas Supply Executive, and Lead Gas Supply Executive, spanning from 2006 to 2016. He focused on gas business development, particularly in extensions and acquisitions. Prior to his time at Ameren, he worked as a Marketing Representative/Analyst at CenterPoint Energy from 2003 to 2006, contributing to his foundational knowledge in the energy sector.
Career Progression
Scott Weitzel's career in the energy sector reflects a steady progression through various roles with increasing responsibility. After starting as a Marketing Rep/Analyst at CenterPoint Energy, he moved to Ameren, where he held multiple positions over a decade. His roles included Gas Operations Specialist, Gas Supply Executive, and Lead Gas Supply Executive. Weitzel transitioned to Spire in 2016, where he initially served as Manager of Tariffs and Rate Administration before advancing to Director and then Managing Director of Regulatory & Legislative Affairs.