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Josh Baumgartner
Director, External Affairs & Economic Development
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TECO Energy
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West Central
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Connect Class 12
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Biography
Josh joined TECO in October 2019 as director of external affairs and economic development for Tampa Electric. He is responsible for leading a regional external affairs and economic development team and strategy implementation for the assigned Tampa Electric service areas on efforts related to regional government relations and economic development.
He brings a diverse background in government relations, economic development, and strategic planning. Prior to joining TECO, Josh served as the senior vice president of strategy and advocacy for the Tampa Bay Chamber. In this role, he spearheaded the organization’s local, state, and federal government relations. Josh has managed political campaigns in Virginia, South Carolina, and Florida.
He currently resides in Tampa with his wife Sarah, son Howie, and daughter, Annmarie. You can find him running Bayshore Boulevard with his Bluetick Coonhound. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Hampden-Sydney College and master’s from The Citadel.
He brings a diverse background in government relations, economic development, and strategic planning. Prior to joining TECO, Josh served as the senior vice president of strategy and advocacy for the Tampa Bay Chamber. In this role, he spearheaded the organization’s local, state, and federal government relations. Josh has managed political campaigns in Virginia, South Carolina, and Florida.
He currently resides in Tampa with his wife Sarah, son Howie, and daughter, Annmarie. You can find him running Bayshore Boulevard with his Bluetick Coonhound. He holds a bachelor’s degree from Hampden-Sydney College and master’s from The Citadel.