Tampa Electric, an investor owned electric utility who started business in 1899, serves the eastern part of Polk with 85,000 customers. Peoples Gas, a natural gas utility that started business in 1895, today has a Lakeland presence with 5800 customers.
Nick Plott
Nick Plott is the Regional Manager of External Affairs for TECO Energy in Polk County, representing the company in the areas of local government, community relations and economic development. He currently serves on the Boards of United Way of Central Florida, Polk State College Foundation, Polk Vision, the Greater Winter Haven Chamber of Commerce and JDRF- Tampa Bay. Nick received his Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration and Law from Western Carolina University.
Sebastian Leon
Sebastian Leon is External Affairs Manager in the Tampa Bay area for TECO Peoples gas, where he focuses on corporate external affairs, economic development, and local government in the region. Prior to joining TECO, he served as Deputy Director of State Operations for U.S. Senator Rick Scott. In this role, he oversaw external affairs and day-to-day operations for the Senator’s nine district offices in Florida. Prior to joining Senator Scott in the U.S. Senate, Sebastian worked in multiple roles for the Executive Office of Florida Governor Rick Scott and the Florida State Senate, with experience in state legislation, gubernatorial appointments, communications, and external affairs. Sebastian received both his Bachelor’s degree in Political Science and Master’s degree in Applied American Politics and Policy from Florida State University. In 2022, he was named a “Rising Star of Florida Politics” by INFLUENCE MAGAZINE.