Jennifer Montague
About Jennifer Montague
Professional Title and Roles
Jennifer Montague is the President and Chief Operating Officer at Columbia Gas of Virginia. She has also served as the Senior Vice President and Chief Customer Officer at NiSource. Previously, she held the position of Vice President of Communications and External Affairs at Northern Indiana Public Service Company (NIPSCO). Over her three-decade career in the energy industry, Montague has taken on numerous responsibilities, spanning customer operations, branding, communications, and marketing.
Experience in the Energy Industry
Jennifer Montague's career in the energy sector is extensive and diverse. She has worked in roles such as Director of Strategy and Technology, Director of Revenue Management, and Director of Marketing for Commonwealth Edison Company. Prior to these, she held various positions of increasing responsibility for British Petroleum/Amoco, both in the United Kingdom and the United States. Her background includes significant experience in customer operations, branding, communications, and marketing.
Board Memberships
Jennifer Montague serves on several boards, reflecting her commitment to community and industry development. She is a board member of the Virginia Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Merit School of Music’s Board of Trustees and Executive Committee. Her previous board memberships include the Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana, Edgewater Health, and the United Way of Northwest Indiana.
Educational Background
Jennifer Montague holds a bachelor’s degree in quantitative economics and feminist studies from Stanford University. She also earned a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Chicago. Her educational background provides a strong foundation for her extensive career in the energy industry.
Personal Life
Jennifer Montague resides in Richmond, Virginia with her husband and two children. This residence situates her within the community where she actively contributes through her professional and board roles.