VP, Corporate Affairs and Marketing

About the role

The Vice President of Corporate Affairs & Marketing leads enterprise-wide strategies that strengthen Summit Utilities' and Peaks Renewables’ reputation, stakeholder relationships, brand presence, and public positioning across a multi-state footprint. This executive oversees government affairs, marketing, public relations, community engagement, charitable giving, stakeholder engagement, corporate communications, and crisis communications in a coordinated, strategic way.

Primary duties and responsibilities

• Corporate Affairs & Stakeholder Engagement:

  • Lead enterprise corporate affairs, stakeholder engagement, and communications strategies for Summit and Peaks.
  • Develop and direct government affairs and legislative engagement across all operating territories.
  • Oversee and integrate external affairs functions (government affairs, media and public relations, community engagement, corporate and crisis communications, stakeholder outreach, charitable giving/sponsorships).
  • Serve as a strategic advisor to executive leadership on reputational, political, regulatory, and stakeholder matters.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with elected officials, regulators, community leaders, trade associations, business organizations, and other key stakeholders.
  • Lead enterprise reputation management, strengthening customer trust, community relationships, and stakeholder confidence.
  • Develop proactive engagement strategies that support business priorities, infrastructure projects, and regulatory initiatives.
  • Lead crisis communications planning and response, including strategic messaging, media coordination, and stakeholder communications.

• Marketing & Brand Strategy:

  • Develop and oversee integrated, enterprise-wide marketing and brand strategies that support growth, customer engagement, and corporate reputation.
  • Lead marketing, advertising, and brand management teams across operating companies and subsidiaries.
  • Strengthen brand awareness and customer trust across diverse service territories and segments.
  • Ensure alignment between corporate strategy, operational priorities, customer communications, and public messaging.
  • Manage brand positioning and messaging across digital, print, media, community, and corporate channels.
  • Oversee internal and external communications strategies that enhance employee engagement and stakeholder trust.

• Community Engagement & Corporate Giving:

  • Oversee community engagement strategy and charitable giving programs across all service territories.
  • Develop and maintain partnerships with nonprofits, educational institutions, business groups, and community organizations aligned with company priorities and values.
  • Lead corporate sponsorships, philanthropic initiatives, and employee/community engagement efforts.
  • Ensure community investments support long-term relationship building and strengthen the company’s regional reputation.

• Leadership & Organizational Management:

  • Build, lead, and develop a high-performing corporate affairs and marketing team.
  • Foster strong cross-functional collaboration across departments and subsidiaries.
  • Partner with operations, regulatory, customer experience, legal, safety, business development, and executive leadership on coordinated enterprise initiatives.
  • Manage departmental budgets, strategic plans, and performance metrics.
  • Establish processes, governance, and communication protocols for effective coordination of corporate affairs and marketing activities.
  • Promote a culture of collaboration, accountability, responsiveness, and strategic thinking.

Education and work experience

• Bachelor’s degree in communications, Public Relations, Marketing, Journalism, Political Science, Business, or related field preferred.
• Minimum of 12 years of progressively responsible experience in corporate affairs, public relations, marketing, government affairs, communications, or related leadership roles.
• Demonstrated experience leading enterprise-level communications, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, or marketing strategies.
• Utility, energy, infrastructure, regulated industry, or multi-state operational experience strongly preferred.
• Experience managing complex stakeholder environments and reputational issues preferred.
• Experience leading cross-functional initiatives and managing external consultants and agencies preferred.

Knowledge, skills, abilities

• Exceptional strategic thinking, leadership, and executive communication skills.
• Strong executive presence with the ability to influence and collaborate across all levels of the organization.
• Demonstrated ability to navigate complex political, regulatory, and stakeholder environments.
• Extensive experience working with media, government officials, community leaders, and external partners.
• Proven ability to lead integrated communications and marketing strategies across multiple audiences and geographies.
• Strong understanding of customer engagement, brand strategy, and reputation management.
• Ability to build trusted relationships internally and externally.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and operate effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Superior written, verbal, and presentation skills, including strong proficiency in PowerPoint.
• Strong judgment, discretion, and crisis management capabilities.
• Experience managing consultants, agencies, budgets, and cross-functional teams.