Little Rock, Arkansas (July 15, 2025) – Summit Utilities Arkansas (Summit) and Arkansas Oklahoma Gas (AOG) are proud to be certified by Best Companies Group as one of the Best Places to Work in 2025. The honor is based on employee feedback and workplace data, highlighting Summit and AOG’s commitment to fostering a supportive and rewarding environment.

“Every day, our team members show up with a deep commitment to serving our communities, and this recognition reflects the culture they’ve helped create,” said Todd Jacobs, Chief Operating Officer. “Our success starts with our people, and we’re proud to provide a workplace where they can thrive.”

Summit is the largest natural gas distribution company in Arkansas, operating as Summit Utilities Arkansas across most of the state and as AOG in the River Valley region. Together, they serve approximately 445,000 customers and operate more than 15,700 miles of pipeline.

“I’m incredibly proud to work at Summit because our mission goes beyond delivering natural gas, we’re truly here to serve our communities,” said Johnny Lockley, Director of Operations. “It means a lot to be part of a company where people care about making a difference.”

The spirit of service is reflected in Summit and AOG’s Volunteer Time Off (VTO) program, which gives team members 20 hours of paid time off each year to give back to local causes and organizations. This initiative not only strengthens the communities it serves but also fosters personal growth, civic responsibility, and team connection.

To learn more about Summit’s team and explore career opportunities, visit our career page: summitutilities.com/careers.

About Best Places to Work

Best Places to Work is a research-driven program from Best Companies Group. A two-part survey process is used to determine the Best Places to Work. The first part consists of evaluating the company’s workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, and demographics. The second part consists of a team member survey to measure the employee experience. The combined scores determine if a company can be certified as a Best Place to Work.

Since 2004, Best Companies Group has specialized in identifying and recognizing great employers to work for. It’s an independent research firm that ranks companies based on established research methodology.