Tim Kocher

Tim Kocher serves as the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Critical Infrastructure at the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) where he leads national policy to strengthen the security and resilience of the nation’s critical infrastructure. Prior to joining DHS, Mr. Kocher was Deputy Director in the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response at the Department of Energy, where he was responsible for advancing CESER's mission to strengthen the security and resilience of the nation's energy infrastructure against evolving cyber and physical threats. He provided strategic guidance to CESER by implementing measures to strengthen critical energy infrastructure and restore American energy dominance. Under Mr. Kocher’s leadership, DOE saved gigawatts of electricity generation and reduced the risk and associated cost of blackouts for American families. Stemming from previous positions in Congress and private industry, Mr. Kocher brings a wealth of knowledge to his curre