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Episode Summary
In this episode of Elevated Access, Chad Hughes sits down with Rebekah Subit, Vice President of Gas and Power at North Coast Gas Transmission, to discuss her unconventional career journey through the energy industry and the success factors that shaped her path. Rebekah shares the lessons she learned from beginning her career with a biology degree and an environmental role supporting interstate natural gas pipelines to positions in electric transmission siting, business development, and executive leadership. Rebekah details how embracing uncertainty, building relationships, and continually stepping outside her comfort zone led to a successful career.
Episode Notes
Chad and Rebekah explore the importance of adaptability and relationship building. Rebekah details how many of her biggest career opportunities arrived before she felt fully qualified and why learning to say “yes” anyway became a defining part of her professional growth. She discusses the value of networking and mentorship, including through organizations such as the Women’s Energy Network. She emphasizes that long-term success in the energy sector is built on trust, reliability, and genuine connections. For professionals working in anything from energy infrastructure to Right of Way, her perspective offers practical guidance on navigating change and building a meaningful career.
They also discuss the future of the energy industry, including the growing demand for power generation, natural gas infrastructure, data centers, and emerging technologies. Rebekah explains why she is excited about helping communities grow through energy development and why she believes the industry plays a critical role in improving quality of life. She closes with advice for professionals at every stage of their careers: stay curious, seek out mentors, treat everyone with respect, and don’t wait until you feel completely ready before pursuing new opportunities.
“Most of the growth in my career has come at times when I haven’t felt ready at all.” – Rebekah Subit
About Rebekah:
Rebekah Subit is Vice President of Gas and Power at North Coast Gas Transmission and an accomplished energy industry leader with more than 14 years of experience supporting natural gas and electric utility infrastructure. Throughout her career, she has worked across environmental permitting, interstate natural gas pipelines, power generation, electric transmission siting, business development, and strategic energy development, building a broad perspective on the challenges and opportunities shaping today’s energy landscape.
A graduate of Marshall University with a degree in Biology, Rebekah began her career supporting environmental compliance and FERC-regulated natural gas pipeline projects before expanding her expertise into electric generation and transmission development with American Electric Power.
Prior to joining North Coast Gas Transmission, Rebekah held business development and client leadership roles with TRC Companies, where she worked closely with utility, energy, and infrastructure clients across North America. Rebekah is also an active supporter of professional development and mentorship through her involvement with the Women’s Energy Network and other industry organizations.
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Rebekah Subit | Vice President, Gas and Power, North Coast Gas Transmission: Website | LinkedIn
Chad Hughes | CEO, Entrepreneurial Leader, Author: Website |LinkedIn
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