Executive Officers

Tony Dorazio joined Corning Natural Gas on June 2, 2025 as President and CEO. He has more than four decades of utility and energy industry experience leading multiple organizations through complex industry transformations, while delivering value for stakeholders. He last served as Managing Partner of Montgomery Group, an energy and utility consulting firm. Prior to that, he served as Chief Commercial Officer of Avangrid Renewables, a subsidiary of Iberdrola Group. Over the years, Tony held senior positions with global energy companies, including Duke Energy, Vestas, and BP in London. He has led the infrastructure development and operations of power generation assets, in addition to managing critical operational restructurings and strategic realignments.
His career began at Central Hudson Gas & Electric, serving as a Plant Engineer. Later, he joined New York State Electric & Gas, where he continued his focus on Transmission & Distribution planning and operations. He has served in a range of executive and advisory capacities, primarily in regulated, capital-intensive energy businesses. Dorazio holds a B.S. in Electromechanical Engineering from the State University of New York at White Plains and an MBA from Long Island University.

Chuck Lenns joined Corning Natural Gas as Vice President and Chief Financial Officer in July of 2020. Chuck began his professional career in the tax practice of Ernst & Young (EY) and he served clients in the firm's power and utilities tax and M&A practice. He was a partner with EY from 1989 until his retirement from EY in 2012. Chuck then served as Vice President - Tax for Consolidated Edison Inc. from 2012 until his retirement in 2018. Chuck is a graduate of the University of Scranton, where he currently teaches in the business school. He holds a law degree from Duquesne University Law School, and he is a certified public accountant. Chuck and his wife Peggy reside near Pittsburgh, and their four children are scattered around the world.

Charlene Faulk serves as Vice President of I.T. and Customer Service and Environmental Social Governance Officer at Corning Natural Gas. Since stepping into this role in January 2024, Charlene has brought a unique blend of technical expertise, customer-centric leadership, and community-focused values to the organization. With over a decade of experience in utility customer service and operations, Charlene has led transformative initiatives that have elevated customer satisfaction to the highest among New York State utilities for four consecutive years. Her leadership has driven the successful implementation of modern customer service technologies, including online billing, e-payment systems, and customer information system upgrades. Charlene believes in empowering her team by leading from behind, fostering a collaborative environment where employees are supported and encouraged to thrive. Her approach to customer service is deeply rooted in community. She actively contributes to industry advancement through her involvement in several committees, including the Northeast Gas Association's Workforce Development, Diversity and Inclusion, and Customer Service Executive Committees, as well as the Cyber and Physical Security Committee. She is also a participant in the American Gas Association's Next Level Leadership Program. Charlene holds an MBA and a Bachelor's in Business Management from Western Governors University, along with associate degrees in Criminal Justice and Liberal Arts from Corning Community College. Beyond her professional achievements, Charlene is a dedicated community volunteer. She has served in leadership roles with the Severn PTA, Corning Area Schools PTA Council, and Corning Little League, and continues to support local events like the Wineglass Marathon. Her passion for service and leadership extends from the workplace to the community.

Julie Lewis joined Leatherstocking Gas as a business analyst in August of 2016, was appointed corporate secretary of Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation and its subsidiaries in October of 2021, and became Corning Natural Gas Vice-President of Energy Supply on January 2, 2024. Ms. Lewis oversees energy supply for Leatherstocking Gas, Pike County Light & Power, and Corning Natural Gas. She works directly in business development, public relations, traditional marketing, and regulatory matters. As corporate secretary, she is an officer of the companies, coordinates all board of directors' meetings, schedules, and oversees governance issues in conjunction with outside counsel for Corning Energy Corporation and its subsidiaries. She formerly handled the annual shareholder meeting, press releases, and investor relations for Corning Natural Gas Holding Corporation when it was a publicly traded corporation. She currently serves on the boards of Pike County Light & Power and Leatherstocking Gas Company. From 2000-2015, she was a middle/high school substitute teacher for the Johnson City School District. Ms. Lewis was a Broome County Legislator from 2011-2012, and a candidate for New York State Assembly in 2012. From 1998 through today, she has had her own photography business specializing in weddings, families, and event photography. She has a Bachelor of Arts degree in geography with a minor in Russian, and two Associate of Science degrees in business administration and measurement technology. Julie has held multiple volunteer leadership roles throughout her life and enjoys learning as a lifelong hobby, photography, politics, clay shoots, horseback riding, traveling, bicycling, and gardening. Julie and her husband reside in New York and have five adult children and live on a hobby farm.