Vice President -
Governmental Affairs
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Charles O. "Chuck" Hinson is TECO Energy's vice-president-State Governmental Affairs. In that role, he manages political and governmental affairs for all TECO Energy companies in Florida, and is primarily based in the company's Tallahassee office. The role includes state legislative and executive branch relationships and issues, as well as support for regulatory and media issues affecting the operating companies at the state and local government level. Hinson also serves as liaison to the State Chamber of Commerce, Associated Industries of Florida and other business groups.
Hinson joined TECO Energy in 1994 as director-State Governmental Affairs, and was promoted to assistant vice president in 1998 and vice president in 2000. Previously, Hinson served as director-State Governmental Affairs of Florida for Centel/Sprint Corp. from 1988-94, and director-State Governmental Affairs for the Florida Dental Association from1980-88.
From 1979-80, Hinson served as an aide to then-Gov. Bob Graham, responsible for serving as a liaison with several state agencies and as a member of the crisis management team. From 1977-79, Hinson was a communications specialist/policy analyst with the Florida Energy Office.
Hinson earned his bachelor’s degree in history from the University of West Florida, where he also served as student body president.
Hinson served on the board of directors of Keep Florida Beautiful from 1990-2000, the final year as chairman. He has served on the board of the Florida Association of Professional Lobbyists from 2003 to the present. Hinson has been active in many youth soccer organizations since 1998.
Hinson resides in Tallahassee and has a teenage son.
