Mr. Laurito serves as an independent director. Since 2018, he has served as Executive Vice President and CTO for Fortis, Inc. (NYSE: FTS) where he is responsible for mergers and acquisitions, strategy, business development, innovation and technology. He is President and CEO of CH Energy Group, Inc., the holding company of Central Hudson Gas & Electric. He is a civil engineer and founder of start-up engineering consulting firm D&L Engineers and Contractors, Inc.