Former Senator and Energy Secretary Spencer Abraham Joins Board of ICx Technologies
ICx Technologies, a developer of advanced security technology, announced today that Spencer Abraham has been elected to its Board of Directors.
As U.S. Secretary of Energy from 2001 until 2004, Spencer Abraham revitalized the Department of Energy and oversaw the implementation of post-9/11 security measures by government, research and commercial entities in the energy sector. He saw to the safety of America's nuclear stockpiles, played a key international role and created new security plans that the Washington Post called "great gifts to the nation from Abraham."
"Spence Abraham was the right man in the right place after 9/11," said Hans Kobler, CEO of ICx Technologies. "The terrorists hijacked U.S. technology and turned it against us. Spence led the way in harnessing technology to prevent another attack." The Department of Energy, Mr. Kobler noted, oversees the nation's nuclear weapons stockpile, nuclear weapons laboratories and many other institutions that have access to radiological materials. "Secretary Abraham was responsible for some of the most critical -- and potentially dangerous -- facilities on U.S. soil. As a director of ICx Technologies, he will now help guide our development of next-generation security technologies."
Prior to being named Secretary of Energy, Abraham served as an effective and highly productive U.S. Senator from Michigan for six years. Always on the cutting edge, Abraham was widely viewed by his colleagues and most observers as the Senator with the best understanding of high-tech policy and issues. Maintaining good relationships with colleagues on both sides of the aisle, Abraham authored twenty-two pieces of legislation that have been signed into law, an unprecedented accomplishment for a freshman Senator. A strong supporter of the business community, Abraham consistently endorsed policies that enhanced America's competitiveness and global leadership.
Spencer Abraham and his wife, Jane, are the parents of three children. Abraham holds a law degree from Harvard University, where he co-founded the Federalist Society, and is a native of East Lansing, Michigan.
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FLIR Systems, Inc. is a world leader in the design, manufacture, and marketing of sensor systems that enhance perception and awareness. The Company’s advanced thermal imaging and threat detection systems are used for a wide variety of imaging, thermography, and security applications, including airborne and ground-based surveillance, condition monitoring, research and development, manufacturing process control, search and rescue, drug interdiction, navigation, transportation safety, border and maritime patrol, environmental monitoring, and chemical, biological, radiological, nuclear, and explosives (CBRNE) detection. Visit the Company's web site at www.FLIR.com.
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