Gregory S. Sorensen is the Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Middlesex Water Company, a leading water utility serving communities in New Jersey and Pennsylvania. In this executive role, he oversees all operational functions, including water production, distribution, engineering, maintenance, and regulatory compliance, ensuring reliable service to over 500,000 customers. Sorensen's strategic leadership drives operational excellence, infrastructure investments, and sustainability initiatives, positioning Middlesex Water as a resilient and forward-thinking provider in a highly regulated industry. With more than 25 years of experience in the water sector, Sorensen joined Middlesex Water in 2000 as Director of Operations for the Middlesex System, rising through progressive leadership positions including Vice President of Operations before assuming his current role in 2018. A graduate of Rutgers University with a Bachelor of Science in Civil Engineering, he is a licensed Professional Engineer in New Jersey and holds advanced certifications in water treatment and utility management. His prior roles at regional engineering firms honed his expertise in system design, project management, and crisis response. Sorensen's achievements include spearheading multimillion-dollar capital projects that expanded treatment capacity and reduced non-revenue water losses by over 20%, earning the company accolades from the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities for superior water quality and operational performance. Under his guidance, Middlesex Water has implemented cutting-edge technologies like advanced metering infrastructure and leak detection systems, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction while advancing environmental goals such as PFAS mitigation and energy conservation.