FRANKFORT, Ky., October 27, 2016 – Kentucky Power has named Jacob Colley, president and CEO of the Southeast Kentucky Chamber of Commerce, as its newest external affairs manager. He will be based in Pikeville beginning Nov. 7.
Colley’s role with Kentucky Power will include legislative, environmental and economic development, among other duties. He brings about eight years of experience that includes strategic plan implementation, government relations, business advocacy, economic development, event and program management, as well as marketing and sales. While at the Southeast Kentucky Chamber, he led a two-year initiative to create a nine county Regional Partnership for Economic Growth as well as built coalitions with strategic partners including private sector businesses, community leaders, higher education organizations, workforce partners, local governments and non-profit organizations.
“I am pleased Jacob will be joining the Kentucky Power team,” said Kentucky Power President and COO Greg Pauley. “His experience and the strong relationships he has built in the service territory and across the Commonwealth will be an asset to Kentucky Power and our customers.”
Colley holds a bachelor’s in marketing management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University in Blacksburg, Virginia. Colley also attended the Institute for Organizational Management at the University of Georgia, the Kentucky Institute of Economic Development at University of Kentucky, and the Sorensen Institute for Political Leadership at University of Virginia.
“I am excited to join a company and team that plays a dedicated and active role in enriching eastern Kentucky,” Colley said. “I see a future of opportunity for our region and I look forward to contributing to the efforts of Kentucky Power in supporting and growing our local communities.”
