A Highly-experienced Team of Energy Experts Dedicated to Serving Our Customers

Santa Energy’s entire management team offers a wealth of energy industry experience and skills. Overseeing nearly 200 employees, everyone at Santa is focused on providing exceptional service as we deliver the energy our customers need.

Thomas S. Santa

President & CEO, Santa Energy Corporation

President & CEO, Santa Energy Corporation,
Tom, the grandson of the founder of Santa Energy, joined the company in 1982. His work in commodities and price risk management has been instrumental in the company’s success. Tom was appointed to the position of President and CEO in 2004. Tom is very active in trade and community organizations. He holds a B.S. in civil engineering from Syracuse University and an MBA from the University of Bridgeport.

Kevin R. Lloyd

Executive Vice President & CFO, Santa Energy Corporation

Executive Vice President & CFO, Santa Energy Corporation. 
After earning a B.S. in Economics and an MBA from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Kevin has worked in public and private energy companies throughout his career. Kevin brought his extensive corporate treasury, finance and managerial experience to Santa Energy when he joined the company in 1996.

Peter S. Russell

 President, Santa Fuel Incorporated

A grandson of the founder of Santa Energy, Peter graduated from Northern Arizona University with a degree in hospitality management. Peter joined Santa Energy in 1993 after working for Marriott Corporation for seven years. Peter has worked in a variety of positions at Santa and directed the creation of its fleet fueling stations before taking over management of the residential business. As President of Santa Fuel, Peter is responsible for overseeing the home delivery operation and energy services that Santa provides to homeowners in Fairfield and New Haven Counties.  Peter is very active in trade and commercial organizations.

Joyce Porto

President, Inland Fuel Terminals, Inc.

 Joyce joined Inland Fuel 17 years ago and has had increased responsibilities over the years.  Joyce was instrumental in Inland Fuel expanding its wholesale fuel business in Connecticut and then into Rhode Island and Massachusetts with the purchase of a 22 million gallon marine fuel terminal in Tiverton, RI.  Joyce is responsible for all marketing and operations of Inland Fuel.   

Timothy Costello

President, Santa Buckley Energy, Inc.

 Tim oversees all sales and operations of Santa Buckley's heating oil, natural gas, motor fuels and electricity businesses throughout New England.  Tim joined Santa Buckley in 2001 and introduced natural gas and electricity to the company’s broad range of petroleum products and services.  Tim holds an engineering degree from Northeastern University and over 20 years of natural gas experience in various positions at major gas utility.  Tim has also been a leader in many of the formative natural gas deregulation activities in the region.