Founder, Central Texas BBQ Roundup, a Social Welfare Orginization: The Central Texas BBQ Roundup (CTBR) is an annual event held at the Cadence Bank Center, uniting the community through BBQ, entertainment, car shows, and pet adoptions. While the event takes place once a year, our team of dedicated professionals work year-round to find meaningful ways to give back to our Central Texas communities, supporting animal services, law enforcement, and community safety efforts. www.ctbr.net
Vice President Health Safety Environmental and Quality
George Bunker, Vice President of HSEQ at Integrated Water Services, has over 30 years of experience in safety management and field operations. He has developed and led world-class HSEQ programs across the U.S., Eastern Mediterranean, Africa, China, Spain, and Namibia. George is an expert in Safety Management Systems, behavior-based safety, and has served as an HSE expert witness. His leadership has delivered injury-free milestones and award-winning safety records. At IWS, he created an innovative online safety management system and continues to advance safety while supporting community health initiatives.
Co-Founder, Texas BBQ Bash:
As Co-Founder of the Texas BBQ Bash, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, I helped create an event dedicated to supporting youth groups and emergency responders across South and West Texas. Through community partnerships and grassroots efforts, Texas BBQ Bash provided vital resources to those who serve and strengthen our communities. Learn more at www.texasbbqbash.com.
Director and Managing Partner, Validus Energy
George Bunker served as the HSE Director and Managing Partner at Validus Energy Aquilas Assetco LLC, where he was a member partner responsible for developing and managing the company’s Health, Safety, and Environmental (HSE) program. Under his leadership, Validus maintained strong safety and environmental performance while scaling operations in the Eagle Ford Shale. In March 2021, Validus acquired Ovintiv Inc.’s Eagle Ford assets for $880 million. Just 19 months later, in September 2022, Validus was acquired by Devon Energy Corp. for $1.8 billion, reflecting the company’s rapid growth and operational success.
Founding Contributor, Energy Strong
As a Founding Contributor of Energy Strong, I helped support a movement dedicated to uniting the blue- and white-collar professionals of the oil and gas industry. Energy Strong fosters a sense of community among workers, supporting industries, and advocates, while proudly educating the public on the vital role natural resource development plays in America’s strength and prosperity. Through education and empowerment, Energy Strong defends the industry, its workers, and their families against ongoing attacks. Learn more at Energy Strong.
Safest Distribution Construction Contractor in the World
2017 and 2018
While serving as Director of HSE at Blackeagle Energy Services (BES), George led the team to become a two-time recipient of the prestigious Arthur T. Everham Safety Award in 2017, recognizing his role in fostering a culture of safety excellence. Under his leadership, Blackeagle achieved a remarkable milestone of 4 million labor hours worked without a recordable injury beyond first aid. His accomplishments also earned him a nomination for the 2018 Distribution Contractors Association (DCA) Safety Director of the Year Award, where TV personality Mike Rowe presented the honor, further underscoring George’s national recognition as a leader in safety management.