Michael Beckham, General Manager of Florida public power utility Lakeland Electric, has submitted his retirement notice to be effective July 31, 2026, after serving nearly 11 years.
“It has been a privilege to serve as General Manager at Lakeland Electric for the City of Lakeland. As I retire, I do so with gratitude for the opportunity to have been part of an organization dedicated to making a difference,” said Beckham.
City Manager Shawn Sherrouse expressed gratitude for Beckham’s leadership and reaffirmed the city’s commitment to a coordinated transition.
“The City of Lakeland congratulates Mike Beckham on his retirement, we fully support his decision and are grateful for his decade of service and leadership,” said Sherrouse. “His contributions over the past decade have helped position Lakeland Electric for continued success, and we wish Mike and his family the very best in his retirement.”
Florida's third-largest municipal electric utility will continue operating without interruption while the City makes decisions regarding the next General Manager.
“We are very fortunate to have a strong leadership team of Assistant General Managers who will ensure continuity of services and operations,” Sherrouse said.
