As Chief Marketing Officer for Direct Energy, Monte Beck has responsibility for all DE marketing initiatives, including creating affinity and cross-sell strategies among the DE lines of business. Monte joined DE in June 2012, after serving as Vice President, Small Business Market for Verizon Communications, a leading worldwide telecommunications corporation.

While at Verizon Communications, Monte held vice presidential roles in planning, brand management, advertising, product management, and channel development. He brings more than 20 years of experience in marketing, including 15 years in the telecom industry.

Monte holds an undergraduate degree in Advertising from Texas Tech University and resides in Houston with his wife and two children.