North Fort Myers, FL, July 29, 2026 – LCEC is pleased to announce the appointment of Charmaine Smith as Director Human Resources. Smith brings extensive leadership experience spanning the utility, technology, manufacturing, and global business sectors. Throughout her career, she has successfully led strategic initiatives that strengthen organizational culture, enhance employee engagement, and align workforce strategies with business objectives.
Most recently, Smith served as Director of Human Resources for Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC), where she oversaw compensation and benefits, employee relations, HR systems, and workforce strategy. In that role, she partnered with leaders across the organization to support talent development, operational excellence, and long-term workforce planning.
“Charmaine stood out throughout our selection process for her strategic perspective, business acumen, and deep understanding of the role people and culture play in organizational success,” said Denise Vidal, Chief Executive Officer of LCEC. “Her leadership experience and passion for developing high-performing teams will be instrumental as we continue to invest in our employees and serve our members.”
Smith’s collaborative leadership style, commitment to professional growth, and focus on building inclusive, high-performing workplaces will help advance the LCEC mission and support the cooperative’s continued success.