Breanne Auxier

Vice President, Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications

As Vice President and Sr. Director of Marketing and Communications, Breanne Auxier leads Gilbane Building’s integrated marketing, communications, and brand strategy. In this newly established, forward-looking role, she is driving a transformation across enterprise and divisional marketing functions, championing a unified brand presence and scalable standards that align with Gilbane’s long-term vision and growth priorities.

Breanne brings a track record of progressive leadership. She has built and led high-performing teams, launched client engagement campaigns that deepened partnerships across the business, and delivered measurable impact through intentional marketing and communications programs. Her expertise spans integrated marketing and communications, brand strategy, organizational leadership, talent development, and community engagement. She is a certified Lean Practitioner, a graduate of Babson College’s Executive Leadership Program, and holds an Honors B.S. in Business Administration from Saint Louis University.

A passionate advocate for community impact and mentorship, Breanne has long served as a mentor and volunteer with Horizons for Youth in Chicago. She has also led enterprise initiatives to expand Gilbane’s philanthropic and volunteer programs. Her leadership is grounded in a deep commitment to people, purpose, and building meaningful connections that extend beyond the workplace.

Breanne lives in Chicago with her husband and son.

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