Brian Ball
Senior Analyst Corporate Communications @Southwest Gas Corporation
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WORK HISTORY
Senior Analyst Corporate Communications @Southwest Gas Corporation
Las Vegas, NV, US
At Southwest Gas Corporation, I lead strategic communications efforts that simplify complex business initiatives into clear, actionable messages for internal and external audiences. I collaborate with senior leadership and cross-functional teams to drive engagement, improve transparency, and align messaging with corporate priorities.I partner with the Office of Continuous Improvement and Optimization (OCIO) to support communications for process improvement initiatives, ensuring consistent messaging across departments. Additionally, I collaborate with HR to enhance employee engagement by delivering clear and consistent internal communications that promote a connected workforce. My work spans investor relations, employee communications, and change management initiatives, with a focus on aligning messaging with business goals. Currently, I am implementing a department-wide analytics framework aimed at improving internal reporting capabilities and supporting data-driven decision-making.
EDUCATION
Berkeley City College
General Studies
Truckee Meadows Community College
Associate of General Studies, Business Administration and Management
Great Basin College
Associate of Arts, English
The University of Arizona Global Campus
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Business
Madison Area Technical College
General Studies
Great Basin College
Bachelor of Arts, English
SKILLS
ABOUT BRIAN BALL
I’m a communications leader passionate about turning complex ideas into clear, actionable messages that drive business results. I simplify processes, lead cross-functional projects, and build trust with stakeholders across industries from utilities to media and technology.At Southwest Gas, I’ve tackled a wide range of communications efforts — from internal messaging and crisis management to investor relations and customer experience. I’ve supported leadership through mergers and acquisitions and partnered with the Office of Continuous Improvement and Optimization (OCIO) to implement process changes. I spearheaded the use of tools like MS Lists and MS Loop, making workflows smoother and collaboration easier across teams. Separately, I’ve driven employee engagement efforts through strategic communications that foster a connected and engaged workforce.Before my time in the utility sector, I served as Director of Communications for W.O.M.E.N, overseeing multimedia marketing campaigns and driving customer engagement through AudioAcrobat’s A/V streaming and podcasting technologies. I also led efforts to streamline content creation workflows, expanding the organization’s digital presence across multiple vertical markets.Earlier in my career, I gained hands-on experience in high-tech fabrication, communications installation, and winemaking. As a FaroArm® Technician for the Cloud Gate sculpture — among the most reflective surfaces on Earth, designed by Anish Kapoor, and visible from space — I optimized workflows using 3D modeling tools, boosting production efficiency by 2,700%. Later, I applied my technical skills as a Sound & Communications Installation Technician, supporting infrastructure for fast-paced Bay Area companies like Google and Netflix and improving communication between diverse teams.These varied experiences have shaped how I approach change management, stakeholder engagement, and strategic content creation. I draw on my MBA to apply strategic thinking, technical expertise, and data-driven decision-making to deliver impactful solutions in every project I tackle.Ultimately, I believe clear communication makes work better — for teams, for customers, and for businesses. It’s how we solve problems, build trust, and make things happen.
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