Executive Officers

Michael I. German has served as our chief executive officer, president and director of Corning Energy Corporation since 2013 and has been the chief executive officer, president and a director on the board of Corning Natural Gas since December 2006. Mr. German also serves as president and director of our subsidiaries Pike County Light & Power Company, Leatherstocking Gas Company, and Leatherstocking Pipeline Company. Prior to joining the company, he was senior vice president, utility operations for Southern Union Company where he was responsible for gas utility operations in Missouri, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island and Massachusetts. From 1994 to 2005, Mr. German held several senior positions at Energy East Corporation, a publicly-held energy services and delivery company, including president of several utilities. From 1978 to 1994, Mr. German worked at the American Gas Association, finishing as senior vice president. From 1976 to 1978, Mr. German worked for US Energy Research and Development Administration. Mr. German is a board member of the Northeast Gas Association, Ampco Pittsburgh Corporation, and several non-profit organizations. Mr. German's role as president and chief executive officer and responsibility for the day-to-day operations and significant strategic initiatives has made him a valuable asset to our companies. His extensive experience in utility and public company operations continues to position our suite of utilities well both now and in the future.

Chuck Lenns joined Corning 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.

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.