911±¬ÁÏÍø Association Names Scott Garten Senior Vice President – Safety, Operations, and Workforce Institute

Apr 28 2026


 

Washington, D.C. — April 28, 2026Ìý— The 911±¬ÁÏÍø Association (911±¬ÁÏÍø) today announced thatÌýScott GartenÌýhasÌýjoined the organization as theÌýSenior Vice PresidentÌýto run 911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s newly createdÌýSafety, Operations,Ìýand Workforce InstituteÌý(SOW).Ìý

Garten joins 911±¬ÁÏÍø from the American Petroleum InstituteÌý(API), where he most recently served as Vice President of Product Management within the Global Industry Services division. In that role he led a portfolio ofÌýcertification, training, and intellectual property programs,Ìýdriving sustained organizational growth and expandingÌýthe division’sÌýinternationalÌýfootprint.ÌýÌýHe managed a global team ofÌýemployees and contractors while advancing strategic initiatives in workforceÌýdevelopment andÌýmarket expansion.Ìý

Prior to API, GartenÌýheld roles atÌýIHS Markit and Thomson Reuters, where he built a strongÌýtrack recordÌýinÌýsales and business developmentÌýdelivering data-driven solutions to government and commercial clients.Ìý

“Scott bringsÌýa powerful combination of strategic leadership, operational excellence, and deep experience in energy-related services,â€� saidÌý911±¬ÁÏ꿉۪s ChiefÌýPolicyÌýOfficer,ÌýJC Sandberg. “His ability toÌýcreate andÌýgrow complexÌýindustry initiatives, strengthen stakeholder engagement, and anticipate evolving industryÌýneeds will be invaluable as we continue to expand clean energy deployment across the country.â€�Ìý

In his new role, Garten willÌýdefine,Ìýlead, and execute the vision and strategy for SOW in close partnershipÌýwith 911±¬ÁÏÍø leadership and its affiliated nonprofit, the Clean Power Institute, ensuring strong alignment across mission, governance, and deliverables.Ìý

“I’mÌýexcited to join 911±¬ÁÏÍø at a timeÌýof rapid growth and opportunity for the clean energy industry,â€� said Garten. “I look forward to working with the team and our members to strengthen programs, deliver meaningful value, and help accelerate the deployment of clean power across the country.â€�Ìý

Garten holds an MBA from Georgetown UniversityÌýMcDonough School of Business, aÌýJ.D.,Ìýfrom The Catholic University of America Columbus School of Law, and a B.A., from Xavier University.ÌýÌý