Rick Richmond is the Senior Manager of Economic Development at Tampa Electric (TECO), where he leads initiatives that support business growth, infrastructure investment, and economic development across the Tampa Bay region. A Tampa native, Rick, has 30 years of experience in the utility industry, with expertise in commercial and industrial development, infrastructure planning and project management.

Since joining Tampa Electric in 2013, Rick has held several leadership roles, including Senior Project Manager for the expansion of Tampa International Airport, before assuming responsibility for the company’s economic development strategy. He collaborates with businesses, developers, government agencies, and community organizations to align utility infrastructure with regional growth opportunities.

Rick began his career in broadband and telecommunications, leading regional engineering and infrastructure projects in North America for AT&T, Comcast, Rogers Cable, Time Warner, and Verizon. He earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of Alabama and serves on the boards of the Florida (FEDC), Pasco, Plant City, and Winter Haven Economic Development Councils.