Kim Rush

Kim Rush is the Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at NW Natural, a leading independent gas utility in the Pacific Northwest, where responsibilities include overseeing utility operations and strategic direction while emphasizing safety and operational excellence. With a career spanning over two decades at NW Natural, Kim Rush has held various positions, including SVP of Operations & Chief Marketing Officer and Chief Marketing Officer & Vice President of Communications, focusing on customer growth and communications strategies. Prior to NW Natural, Kim Rush held roles at Alltel Wireless, Bank of America Business, and GSP Marketing Services, beginning a professional journey in marketing and communications. Academic credentials include a Master of Science in Communication from Northwestern University and a Bachelor of Arts in Communications from the University of Iowa.