Hollie Velasquez Horvath

Regional VP, State Affairs and Community Relations | Xcel Energy

Hollie Velasquez Horvath became Regional Vice President of State Affairs and Community Relations for Xcel Energy-Colorado in 2021. Prior to her current position she held the position of Senior Director of State Affairs and Community Relations, Director of Community Affairs and Senior Manager of Civic and Political Engagement. She’s been with Xcel Energy since 2011. Before coming to Xcel Energy, Hollie held several roles in the political and non-profit arena, including co-ownership of a public affairs firm. Her former client list included the City of Denver, top tier non-profits and Colorado state and federal politicians. In her current role as Regional VP, she leads a team of directors, managers, analysts, and lobbyists who are responsible for managing the state, city, and county political, business and community relationships to achieve Xcel’s business objectives. Her team also manages the local economic development efforts, the Colorado wholesale market strategy and overall Colorado operating company strategy. She also leads the philanthropic arm of the company to support Colorado communities and customers with foundation grants, employee volunteerism and corporate sponsorships. Hollie currently holds several leadership roles in the community by serving on non-profit and economic boards. She currently sits on the boards of Denver Health Authority, Downtown Denver Partnership Inc, Visit Denver, Aurora Economic Development Corporation, and the Latino Community Foundation of Colorado. Hollie has received several community recognitions and awards for her leadership in the community. They include Downtown Denver Partnership Community Champion Award, Denver Business Journal 40 Under 40, Colorado Women’s Chamber Top 25 Most Powerful Women, Urban Peak Urban Nights Celebrity Model, and Cleo Parker Robinson Dancing with the Denver Stars. When Hollie is not working or volunteering in the community, she enjoys spending time enjoying the Colorado great outdoors, traveling with friends and family, and cooking with her husband, Bryon, 13-year-old twins Chase and Lillian, and 8-year-old labradoodle named Murray.