Middlesex Water Company announced the appointment of Rebecca Stenholm as its new Vice President of Communications and Corporate Affairs.
In her new executive role, Stenholm will direct the company’s internal and external communications, government and public affairs, crisis communications, employee engagement, and community outreach initiatives. Joining the executive leadership team, she will play a vital role in shaping the company’s strategic vision while bolstering engagement with customers, investors, regulators, and community stakeholders.
Stenholm brings more than 20 years of strategic communications and public affairs experience advising executive leadership in highly regulated sectors, with over a decade specifically focused on the water utility industry.
Prior to joining Middlesex Water, Stenholm served in senior communications and public affairs leadership roles with EPCOR, where she spearheaded integrated communications, government relations, and stakeholder engagement across U.S. water operations. Throughout her career, she has successfully steered organizations through complex regulatory proceedings, high-profile infrastructure projects, M&A activities, and critical issues management.
“Rebecca brings a unique combination of communications expertise, government affairs experience and deep knowledge of the water industry,” Nadine Leslie, chair, president and CEO of Middlesex Water Company, said. “Her proven ability to build trust, foster meaningful stakeholder engagement and guide organizations through complex challenges will be invaluable as we continue delivering safe, reliable water and wastewater services to the communities we serve.”
A recognized voice in the utility sector, Stenholm holds the Senior Communications Management Professional designation. She has also served as Chair, Vice Chair, and member of the National Association of Water Companies Communications Council, actively shaping communication standards across the water sector.
Stenholm holds a Bachelor of Arts from Western University and a Master of Mass Communication from the prestigious Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University.
