Peggy Jacober
Summary
Strategic enterprise leader with extensive experience in guiding senior executives and implementing cross-functional initiatives in human capital. Proven expertise in managing multimillion-dollar budgets and executing high-impact communications strategies that enhance employee engagement and corporate reputation across diverse stakeholders.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Department Leader, External Communications & PR
Edward Jones
St. Louis, Missouri
01.2024 - Current
- Direct enterprise communications strategy and executive engagement initiatives to align with business priorities.
- Advise senior leaders on strategic messaging, stakeholder engagement, and external thought leadership opportunities.
- Lead strategic planning for leadership meetings and firmwide initiatives to enhance culture and associate engagement.
- Manage vendor relationships and multimillion-dollar budgets, ensuring alignment with communications and engagement objectives.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams in communications, branding, sourcing, and leadership to successfully implement enterprise initiatives.
Team Leader, Reputation Management & Community Relations
Edward Jones
St. Louis, Missouri
01.2019 - 01.2024
- Led enterprise reputation and stakeholder engagement initiatives to enhance corporate citizenship, sustainability, and community impact.
- Partnered with senior leaders and cross-functional teams to promote organizational priorities in culture, inclusion, and external reputation.
- Developed executive communications and content strategies that strengthened market management and supported enterprise leadership programs.
- Supported media response initiatives by advising leaders and associates on messaging, communications strategy, and media preparedness.
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility & Better World
Anheuser-Busch (A-B)
St. Louis, Missouri
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Led national employee engagement and volunteer initiatives, mobilizing thousands of employees across 100 facilities for community betterment.
- Directed $5 million budgets and managed stakeholder partnerships and engagement initiatives, enhancing collaborative efforts and community impact.
- Oversaw issues management, executive communications, and stakeholder outreach, strengthening brand reputation across U.S. markets.
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility
Anheuser-Busch (A-B)
St. Louis, Missouri
01.2011 - 01.2016
- Launched enterprise-wide employee advocacy and social engagement initiatives that established communication best practices and enhanced organizational visibility.
- Directed enterprise communications and stakeholder engagement programs that strengthened organizational reputation and increased employee advocacy.
Director/Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility Research & Environmental Communications
Anheuser-Busch (A-B)
St. Louis, Missouri
01.2002 - 01.2011
- Provided strategic insights and data analysis that informed leadership decision-making and corporate communications planning.
- Led teams to evaluate analytics and enhance communication effectiveness and employee engagement.
Communications Associate & Specialist, Consumer Awareness and Education
Anheuser-Busch (A-B)
St. Louis, Missouri
01.1998 - 01.2001
- Developed and executed national communications initiatives, enhancing stakeholder engagement programs.
- Created engaging content for newsletters and social media channels to promote initiatives.
Education
Master’s in Management & Leadership -
Webster University
St. Louis, MO05-2026
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Illinois State University
Normal, ILEJ Momentum Program - Leadership Development Program
Edward Jones
CSR Training & Certification -
Duke University
Skills
Affiliations
- Current Board Member, Mighty Oakes Heart Foundation
- PRSA Member
- United Way Women’s Leadership Society
- Current Board Member, St. Louis Survivors Legal Support
- Core Causes, Retiree Engagement Lead
- Leadership Council, Ragan Communications
Websites
Education And Professional Development
- Master’s in Management & Leadership, in progress, Webster University, St. Louis, MO
- Bachelor of Science in Communications, Illinois State University, Normal, IL
- EJ Momentum Program, Leadership Development Program
- Duke University CSR Training & Certification
Selected Leadership Impact
- Led enterprise communications and engagement strategies supporting executive leadership priorities and firmwide initiatives.
- Managed multimillion-dollar budgets and high-profile national stakeholder partnerships.
- Directed cross-functional initiatives strengthening organizational culture, employee engagement and corporate reputation.
- Advised executives and senior leaders on strategic communications, visibility and stakeholder engagement strategies.
- Led national volunteer and employee engagement initiatives involving thousands of employees and external stakeholders.
Timeline
Department Leader, External Communications & PR
Edward Jones
01.2024 - Current
Team Leader, Reputation Management & Community Relations
Edward Jones
01.2019 - 01.2024
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility & Better World
Anheuser-Busch (A-B)
01.2016 - 01.2018
Director, Corporate Social Responsibility
Anheuser-Busch (A-B)
01.2011 - 01.2016
Director/Manager, Corporate Social Responsibility Research & Environmental Communications
Anheuser-Busch (A-B)
01.2002 - 01.2011
Communications Associate & Specialist, Consumer Awareness and Education
Anheuser-Busch (A-B)
01.1998 - 01.2001
Master’s in Management & Leadership -
Webster University
Bachelor of Science - Communications
Illinois State University
EJ Momentum Program - Leadership Development Program
Edward Jones
CSR Training & Certification -
Duke University