Robert E. Maxey

Robert E. "Bob" Maxey, Jr. serves as the IT Compliance & Risk Assurance Lead at TECO Energy, where responsibilities include ensuring Tampa Electric's adherence to NERC CIP standards through system assessments and compliance evidence evaluation. With extensive experience in IT project and program management across various organizations, including roles at Polk State College as an Adjunct Professor and as a Council Member at GLG, Maxey has effectively overseen compliance-related projects for NERC-CIP, PCI, and SOx standards. Previous positions include Regional Branch Manager at ABM Industries and Owner of Higher Ground Mediation, LLC, highlighting a diverse skill set in operations management, mediation, and technical project delivery. Maxey holds a JD from Regent University and a strong foundation in computer networking and paralegal education.