BOARD & STAFF

CURRENT BOARD OF DIRECTORS

• John Harrell – Manager, Nuclear Safety Engineering, Dominion Energy Services
• Sean Agnew – Professor of Materials Science & Engineering, University of Virginia
• April Wade – Executive Director, Virginia Nuclear Energy Consortium
• Glenn Davis – Director, Virginia Department of Energy

STAFF

• Jeff Whitt (Executive Director) – Jeffrey S. Whitt brings over 30 years of leadership experience in the nuclear energy and telecommunications sectors, with expertise spanning technical, commercial, and strategic business development. As President of Framatome U.S. Government Solutions LLC, he has advanced innovative nuclear technologies by collaborating with government entities and leading strategic initiatives. His extensive career includes senior roles in manufacturing, engineering, and customer engagement, as well as active participation on advisory boards and working groups shaping the future of nuclear energy.
• Bob Bailey (Project Manager) – Bob Bailey has over 40 years of experience in workforce development, tech based economic development and industry, specializing in the nuclear energy industry and advanced technologies. As the former Executive Director of the Center for Advanced Engineering and Research, he has led initiatives connecting research institutions with industry to drive innovation and technological advancement.

Technical Team

• Dr. Ali Haghighat (VT)– Chief Science Officer focused on developing new science and technology (R&D push)
• Dr. Sean Agnew (UVA) – Chief Integration and Sustainability Officer (CISO) focused on integration of R&D and industry needs. This position looks for interconnectivity between the R&D and industry needs, while identifying opportunities for integration of technologies into the supply chain, research projects to fulfill supply chain gaps, and translation to market as technologies mature.
• Dr. Supathorn Phongikaroon (VCU) – Workforce Development & Outreach Officer focused on workforce and outreach. Building the next generation workforce is a top priority. As such, the CWTO position is focused on building the next generation workforce through education activities and onboarding of new members through annual workshops and other projects.
• Dr. Mark Horstemeyer (LU) – Chief Technology Officer (CTO) focused on demonstration of new technology (industry pull)