Archie Collins is the President and CEO of Tampa Electric, bringing over 30 years of experience in the energy sector. A professional chemical engineer, he has held numerous senior leadership roles with Emera and its subsidiaries, including COO of Tampa Electric and CEO of Grand Bahama Power Co. , focusing on reliability and renewable energy.
He is deeply involved in the Tampa Bay community, serving on boards for the Florida Chamber of Commerce and the Tampa Bay Economic Development Council. He chaired the 2023 Tampa Bay Heart Walk and actively supports community recovery efforts, demonstrating a strong commitment to the regions well-being, particularly after major storms.
He has led Tampa Electric to become Floridas top solar power producer per customer.
Archie Collins
Chief Executive Officer at Tampa Electric
Tampa, Florida, United States
Overview
Topics They Care About
Community Recovery
Showcased through his posts and recent company donations to organizations like Metropolitan Ministries and United Way Suncoast to support rebuilding after hurricanes.
Clean Energy
He frequently speaks on decarbonization and has forged partnerships with the University of South Florida and the City of Tampa to advance clean energy research and solar projects.
Grid Resiliency
Emphasizes modernizing the grid through storm protection plans, undergrounding power lines, and new technology to improve reliability, a key topic in recent interviews.
Media Appearances
Most Admired CEOs: Archie Collins, CEO, Tampa Electric. Featured in BizJournals (Tampa Bay)
Power 100: Archie Collins, CEO, Tampa Electric. Featured in BizJournals (Tampa Bay)
Tampa Electric CEO Recognized Among Tampa Bay's Most Admired Executives. Featured in Florida Chamber of Commerce
Work History
Chief Executive Officer at Tampa Electric
Education
Bachelor of Chemical Engineering from Dalhousie University
Bachelor of Engineering - BE from St. Francis Xavier University
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Location : Tampa, Florida, United States
Job Level : Leadership
Designation : Chief Executive Officer at Tampa Electric
