Shaun Martin '99

Shaun Martin joined Atmos Energy in 2014 as the Manager of Public Affairs after previously serving as the Executive Director of Junior Achievement of Abilene for 3 years and in numerous capacities with Hendrick Health System for 10 years.

Shaun is one of many Atmos Energy employees who serve as key figures within the region. In his current capacity, he develops working relationships with municipal and state elected officials and their staff, as well as business and community leaders, to promote the company’s image, products, and services. He assists and counsels in regulatory filings, legislative support, public policy/affairs, and media relations. Shaun also provides operational support during emergencies and other operational activities. Finally, Shaun assists corporate communications in developing, implementing, and monitoring communication strategies for corporate initiatives, media relations, and messaging initiatives that impact the division, its employees, and/or customers.

Shaun enjoys giving back and serving the community and the organizations that make Abilene great. He holds numerous community board positions and participates in economic development groups, including the following:

• United States Air Force – Air Mobility Command
• Civic Leader to former Generals Dewey Everhart, Maryanne Miller,
• Jacqueline Van Ovost and, currently, Mike Minihan
• Dyess Air Force Base – 317th Airlift Wing Honorary Commander
• Abilene Chamber of Commerce
• Military Affairs Committee – Vice Chair
• World’s Largest Barbeque Chair for airmen and families
• Leadership Abilene – Graduate 2007, Chair 2015, Alumni Award 2020
• Executive & General Board Member – 2010 – 2016 & Current
• Abilene Industrial Foundation – Board of Directors & Chair Elect
• Rotary Club of Abilene – Past President; Member & Board of Directors
• Junior Achievement of Abilene – Board of Directors, 2014 – Present
• Workforce Solutions of West Central Texas – Board of Directors
• Civic Abilene – Board of Directors
• Expo Center of Taylor County – Board of Directors
• West Central Texas Economic Development District Corporation – Board of Directors
• Salvation Army – Advisory Committee / Board
• Boy Scouts of America; Texas Trails Council – District Chairman
• Wylie Little League – Past, Board of Directors & Commissioner
• First Abilene Federal Credit Union – Past, Board of Directors
• Abilene Convention & Visitors Bureau – Past, Board of Directors
• Texas Rural Leadership Program – Graduate

He earned his Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Psychology (Summa Cum Laude) from McMurry University in Abilene, followed by a Master of Science (Summa Cum Laude) from Texas Tech University in Lubbock. Shaun was named McMurry University’s Young Alumnus and the Leadership Abilene Alumni Award in 2020. Additionally, he was selected as one of Abilene’s under 40 in Business in 2009.

He and his wife of 20 years. Karen, his 16-year-old son Cash, and 12-year-old daughter Dylan enjoy spending time outdoors riding horses, playing baseball/softball, camping, hunting & fishing, and golf.