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Bennett Boucher

Executive Director, Energy Florida

Bennett Boucher is a dynamic executive with over 40 years of leadership in financial management, business development, and operations across renewable energy, non-profit, and municipal sectors, excelling in strategic planning, budget oversight, contract negotiation, and stakeholder engagement to drive sustainable growth and efficiency. As CFO of Clean Footprint, LLC (2021–2025), he spearheaded distributed solar projects, permitting, financial analyses, budgeting, and due diligence while representing the firm in community events and policy advocacy to secure funding and sales.

Concurrently serving as CFO and Executive Director of Energy Florida, Inc. (2013–present), he directs financial and operational activities for the non-profit, managing budgets, human resources, contract negotiations, and board reporting to ensure fiscal compliance and program funding.

Earlier, as City Manager for Cape Canaveral (1992–2010), he oversaw annual budgets across eight departments, negotiating contracts, analyzing operations for cost savings, and appointing leadership to enhance municipal services; prior, as Finance and Public Works Director (1985–1992), he handled budget preparation, financial reporting, utility billing, and infrastructure upgrades like sewer systems and street resurfacing, securing state approvals.

A U.S. Navy veteran with a BS in Business Administration from Rollins College, Bennett leverages technical skills in Microsoft Office, QuickBooks, and Smartsheet, along with public speaking prowess, to navigate regulatory complexities and foster impactful collaborations.