Retiree Spotlight
Learn more about who makes a difference in the community
Manny Miranda
5/28/2025 - Following more than 40 years of service with Florida Power & Light Company, Manny Miranda, former FPL executive vice president of power delivery, commits his time to mentoring future leaders and contributing to various boards.
Annette Tornelli
2/26/2025 - Following more than 30 years of service with Florida Power & Light Company, Annette Tornelli, former FPL dispatcher for residential and commercial programs, dedicates her time supporting several organizations in her community.
David Young
10/9/2024 - Following nearly 38 years of service with Florida Power & Light Company, David Young, former FPL product engineer in technical services, dedicates his time and passion of woodworking to help his neighbors in the community.
Mitzi Moorer Shanks
7/3/2024 - After retiring in 2021 following 32 years of service with Gulf Power and Florida Power & Light Company, Mitzi Moorer Shanks, former FPL national accounts customer advisor, continues to help those in need in her community.
Alfreda Wooten
3/12/2024 - After retiring in 2022 following 45 years of service with Florida Power & Light Company, Alfreda Wooten, former senior customer advisor, provides free legal services to help those in need in her community.
Bonnie (Knowles) Allen
12/11/2023 - After retiring in 2013 following 40 years of service with Florida Power & Light Company, Bonnie (Knowles) Allen, former senior plant technician, enjoys giving back to her local community.
Barry Grubb
09/05/2023 - After retiring in 2023 following 32 years of service with NextEra Energy Inc, Barry Grubb gives back by volunteering at different music festivals. Over the summer, Barry volunteered at two music festivals in the United Kingdom.
Leslie Whitwell and family
06/16/2023- With over 107 years of total combined service, the Whitwell family’s NextEra Energy roots run deep.
Stanley and Andrea Thornton
3/20/2023 - After retiring in 2022 following nearly 80 years of combined service with Florida Power & Light Company, Stanley and Andrea Thornton give back to their local community by staying involved.
Kim L. Sprague
12/9/2022 - After retiring in 2020 following 35 years of service with Florida Power & Light Company, Kim L. Sprague, former Manasota area manager, gives back to her local community when they need it most.
Doris Mink
7/22/2022 - After retiring in 2018 following 46 years of service with Gulf Power Company, Doris Mink, former community development representative, gives back to her local community by supporting several organizations.
Brett Carpenter
4/15/2022 - After retiring in 2018 following 38 years of service with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), Brett Carpenter, former senior engineer of wind and solar, gives back to his local community by founding Childrens' Health And Mentor Program Inc (CHAMP) with his wife Angie.
Tami Varckette
1/11/2022 - After retiring in 2017 after 30 years of service with Florida Power & Light Company (FPL), Tami Varckette, former document management manager, gives back to her local community by volunteering with the Big Brothers Big Sisters (BBBS) of the Sun Coast.
Mel Klein
10/18/2021 - After retiring in 2008 after 34 years of service with Florida Power & Light Company, Mel Klein, former external affairs manager, has been supporting breast cancer awareness alongside his wife Karen, to give back to the cause.
Ray White
06/25/2021 - After retiring in 2006 after 23 years of service with Florida Power & Light Company, former foreman and current Lake Ridge retiree network chapter coordinator Ray White has embarked on a new adventure with his wife Beverly, enjoying their retirement on the road in their Grand Design RV.
Rick Blomgren
03/22/2021 - After retiring in 2007 after 34 years of service with Florida Power & Light Company, Rick Blomgren, former Riviera Beach Power Plant general manager, has found a unique way to give back to his local community through the creation and distribution of homemade goods.