Ed is the founder of CAMO “Coastal And Marine Operators” non-profit Pipeline industry group and serves as Chairman of the Board. Ed is also employed by Texas 811 as Director of Marine Safety and MarineSafe811.
Ed has worked in the oil and gas industry for 34 years. A native of Oklahoma and graduate of Oklahoma State University, Ed’s first assignments started in Texas, New Mexico, and Colorado. Ed then spent 26 years dedicated to Gulf of Mexico Region with special assignments in New Zealand and Australia. His roles included managing marine infrastructure protection, risks management, 811 education, marine safety processes, corporate sustainability, and many innovative initiatives. Ed is also an expert witness for marine pipeline issues and has been summoned as an SME to testify before the United States Congress.
Ed founded CAMO – “Coastal And Marine Operators” group in 2009 and MarineSafe811in 2023. These initiatives have over 35 participating companies, NGO’s and agencies, all working to enhance marine infrastructure damage prevention, environmental protection, integrity, and personnel safety by designing and implementing new innovative solutions.