Vice President & Chief Operating Officer, Middlesex Water
Search every verified Gregory Sorensen interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Gregory Sorensen, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer at Middlesex Water, appeared on the "Lessons in Leadership" program hosted by Steve Adubato. Sorensen described his role as overseeing water production and distribution infrastructure to provide safe, clean, reliable water, as well as planning for future infrastructure rehabilitation and meeting regulatory challenges. He stated that safety and security of premises and systems are also part of his responsibilities, and that he helps guide the organization strategically as part of the leadership team. In the interview, Sorensen discussed leadership qualities, saying the company looks for initiative, ownership, and inquisitiveness in leaders. He noted that giving and receiving feedback is difficult but depends on trust, and that when leaders stop learning they stop improving. Sorensen also said artificial intelligence is starting to impact Middlesex Water's work, such as analyzing historical water pressure data to optimize equipment placement. Separately, in October 2024, Sorensen was referenced in a WREX report about Congressman Eric Sorensen's effort to secure funding for clean drinking water infrastructure in Freeport, Illinois.
“Middlesex Water is a publicly traded water utility. We operate both in New Jersey as well as Delaware. We treat water, produce the water, and distribute it to our customers throughout New Jersey and Delaware.”
“As Chief Operating Officer, I have the responsibility for ensuring that we have the right systems in place for water production and distribution infrastructure, so that we provide safe, clean, reliable water 24/7 365. Also, planning for the future, anticipating infrastructure rehabilitation, and meeting new regulatory...”
“Safety and security are also part of my responsibility, ensuring our premises and systems meet all rules and regulations, and controlling access so only authorized people get in.”
“As part of the leadership team, we guide the organization strategically, helping each other across customer service, financial, and external relations to move the company into the future.”
In this edition of Lessons in Leadership, Steve Adubato talks with Gregory Sorensen, Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, ...How is that impacting or is it impacting the work that you are doing at Middlesex Water? Greg Sorensen: I think it is starting to ...
On Monday, October 7, 2024, WREX reporters on Congressman Eric Sorensen's (IL-17) effort to secure funding to deliver clean ...
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