Christine H. Keck
Director of Government Relations
Energy Systems Group

Christine H. Keck is the Director of Government Relations for Newburgh, Indiana based Energy Systems Group (ESG), a wholly owned subsidiary of Vectren Corporation.  Prior to assuming her role in Government Relations, she was the Director of Strategy and Business Development for ESG’s Utility Services Group, leading strategic initiatives in partnering with utilities and federal government agencies to diversify and grow their renewable energy and energy efficiency portfolios.
 
ESG is an award-winning energy services company that provides sustainable energy solutions which allow building owners to maximize their energy efficiency and operational performance, while reducing their carbon footprint. Through its core business of performance contracting, ESG provides customers with innovative energy efficiency, technology, and long-term financing solutions for modernization of their facilities and energy infrastructure. In addition, ESG is active in the renewable energy arena, designing and developing innovative landfill, wind, biomass, solar, and Agri-Energy solutions throughout the United States.
 
Prior to joining ESG in 2008, Keck served as Senior Vice President, Southern Region Corporate Lending Executive for Evansville, Indiana based Old National Bank. Christine began her career with Old National in 1996, as part of the Bank’s Management Training program, and worked in a variety of capacities, primarily in the Commercial and Corporate Lending groups.

EDUCATION
Christine attended McGill University in Montreal, Canada and graduated from Indiana University in Bloomington, Indiana. She has received several professional certifications including the prestigious designation of “CRC”, Credit Risk Certified, by the Risk Management Association, a National organization dedicated to the use of sound credit and lending practices in the financial services industry.

LEADERSHIP AND PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

• Legislative Committee Member, American Gas Association (AGA)
• Washington Reps Committee Member, Edison Electric Institute (EEI)
• Federal Legislative Committee Member, American BioGas Council (ABC)
• Commissioner, City of Evansville Historic Preservation Commission
• Director, Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series Board
• Director, Chamber of Commerce of SW Indiana Board
• Director, St Mary’s Hospital Foundation Board
• Trustee, Indiana Landmarks Foundation Board
• Director, YMCA Board
• Graduate 2007, Richard G. Lugar Excellence in Public Service Series
• Past Commissioner, Indiana Judicial Nominating and Qualifications Commission
• Past President, Evansville Country Club Board of Directors
• Founding Co- Chair, United Way of SW Indiana Young Leaders Campaign Cabinet
• Past President, Reitz Home Preservation Society Board of Directors