SUMMIT AREA — The Summit Area Old Guard will present Erick A. Ford, vice president of Stevens & Lee Public Affairs, as its guest speaker on Tuesday, February 4, at 9:30 a.m. Mr. Ford is a recognized leader in policy and business. In 2024, he was honored by ROI-NJ as one of New Jersey’s leading energy and utilities influencers, highlighting his significant impact on the state’s energy landscape. During his talk for the Old Guard, he will discuss the state of the energy markets in New Jersey.