Tim Kocher

Deputy Director in the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER)

U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)

Tim Kocher is the Deputy Director in the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) at U.S. Department of Energy (DOE). He started in his role in May 2025, where he manages the department's mission to strengthen the security and resilience of the nation's energy infrastructure against evolving cyber and physical threats.

Tim brings a wealth of experience to the role. Before rejoining DOE, he handled energy and emergency response policy for Senator Ted Cruz (R-TX) and consulted on a variety of cybersecurity issues. Previously, he served as Special Advisor at the Department in CESER and the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).
Tim is a native of Columbus, Ohio and studied American Politics and Policy at Patrick Henry College.

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