Kelly Hanks

As Director of Marketing for Summit Utilities, Inc., Kelly is responsible for leading strategic marketing efforts for the Summit Utilities, Inc family of operating companies: Summit Utilities Arkansas, Summit Utilities Oklahoma, Arkansas Oklahoma Gas Co, Summit Natural Gas of Maine, Colorado Natural Gas, and Summit Natural Gas of Missouri. She oversees Summit’s brand marketing and promoting program and company initiatives such as awareness of rebate savings programs and offerings that exist for customers, recruitment opportunities, community giving initiatives, recognition of the benefits natural gas provides to encourage growth, as well as consumer awareness of safety and damage prevention practices. Kelly is passionate about creating and implementing marketing campaigns using strategy and data analytics. Pairing the two creates a unique challenge and opportunity to maximize marketing efforts, gain a deeper understanding of consumer preferences, and increase customer satisfaction.

Born and raised in Little Rock, Kelly graduated from Pulaski Academy in 2006. She then attended the University of Arkansas, where she received her bachelor’s degree in advertising, public relations, and marketing. Kelly lives in Little Rock with her husband, Brent, and their two dogs, Penny and Banksy. She enjoys being outdoors, spending time with family, traveling, art, gardening, and calling the Hogs.