OUR MISSION
Protecting the energy industry from emerging physical and cyber threats through a unique public and private partnership of operating companies, law enforcement, academia, and security industry partners.
OUR PURPOSE
WHAT WE DO
ESC has been a leader in energy security education and networking since 1982. Our members come from across the United States, with the heaviest concentration in the Gulf Coast area.
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The purpose of ESC, a non-profit international professional networking organization composed of Corporate, Company, Academia, and Law Enforcement members representing the energy sector, is to:
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develop opportunities for meaningful exchange of ideas, information, and best practices on energy security.
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create and enhance international/national networking capabilities on security within the energy sector and key partners.
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identify key security issues affecting the energy industry and share innovative and proven best practices.
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enhance the safety, security, and business operations of its members, companies, corporations, and their associates.
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ESC prepares its membership for the new opportunities created by the globalization of the world economy by conducting several meetings and annual conferences to improve and educate its members and enhance business acumen.
ESC collaborates with various intelligence services, governmental agencies, academic institutions, international associations, and law enforcement agencies to provide a diverse and complete review of global, regional, and local issues.
ESC is a member of the Oil & Natural Gas Sector Coordinating Council (ONGSCC) and the Department of Homeland Security-sponsored Critical Infrastructure Partnership Advisory Council (CIPAC).
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ESC Strategic Alliance with the Security Executive Council
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The Security Executive Council is the leading research and advisory firm focused on corporate security risk mitigation strategies and plans. For the last 20 years, the SEC has worked with security leaders to transform security programs into more capable and valued centers of excellence. This alliance will provide ESC members with valuable advanced security leadership research resources and provide an opportunity for ESC members to contribute to the SEC body of knowledge specific to energy sector best practices through participation in sector-specific research initiatives. Learn more about the executive council. ​
WHO WE ARE
As a non-profit association, ESC depends upon the participation of volunteer industry leaders for guidance in the formulation and administration of quality programs and services. These dedicated individuals donate their time and energy to the prosperity of ESC by serving on the Board of Directors. ESC would like to recognize and thank them for their commitment to excellence.
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ESC Executive Director: Brandon Martin
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Chairman David Rainwater, Senior Manager of Global Security & Emergency Response - Murphy Exploration & Production Company - Houston, TX
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Rob Ream, Director Global Security - Helmerich & Payne Inc., Tulsa, OK
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Robert Crane, Program Executive for Energy Security- Institute for Homeland Security - The Woodlands, TX
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Darin Dillon, Sr.,Director Energy - LenelS2 - Boulder, CO
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Chris Combs, Chief Security Officer-Phillips 66, Houston, TX
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Jason Taylor, Lt. Colonel, Law Enforcement Operations -Texas Rangers - Austin, TX
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Thomas Hardin, Assistant Chief, Houston Police Department - Houston, TX
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Bill Smarr, Chief Security Officer -Chevron Phillips Chemical Company - Houston, TX
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Robert Browning, Regional Security Manager - Chevron Global Security - Houston, TX
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Michelle Draxton, Director Corporate Security - Constellation - Kennett Square, PA
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Ken Carter, Workplace Violence & Insider Threat Manager - ExxonMobil - Spring, TX
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Chris Schaffer, Emeritus Faculty - Security Executive Council - Texas City, TX
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Jim Madia, Manager Operations Security and Compliance, Southern California Edison - Los Angeles, CA
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Lance Boyer, Regional Security Senior Manager - North America, BP - Houston, TX
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Aaron Ault, National Sales Director - Protos Security - Houston, TX
2024 Board of Directors: Bob Browning, Chris Combs, Thomas Hardin, Tim Foley, Rob Ream, Chris Schaffer, Ret. Executive Director Dave Leiting, Bill Smarr, James Madia, Lance Boyer, Chairman David Rainwater. Not pictured: Darin Dillon, Michelle Draxton, Jason Taylor, and Ken Carter.