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Hash Hashemianpresident@ans.org
From kindergarten classrooms to national security facilities, each event I attended during the opening weeks of the new year underscored one truth: The future of nuclear energy depends on the people we inspire, educate, and empower today.
I had a busy start to 2026, first speaking at the Nashville Energy and Mining Summit alongside Tennessee Electric Cooperative Association senior vice president Justin Maierhofer to explore the necessary synergies among policy, academic coursework, research, and industry expertise in accelerating American nuclear innovation. Drawing on experiences in high-level government relations and public affairs and decades of work in nuclear instrumentation advancements, we discussed Tennessee’s nuclear renaissance, workforce development, and policy frameworks that support emerging energy demands.
Educational Session|Panel|Sponsored by Supply Chain Challenges & Opportunities
Monday, August 9, 2021|10:30AM–5:00PM EDT |Calusa 10-12
Track Organizers:
Jim Ripple (Southern Nuclear)
Jennifer Melvin (Duke Energy)
Knowledge Manager:
Monica Block (Exelon)
Student Intern:
Katie Mummah (University of Wisconsin)
This session will be an opportunity for the participants, both industry and suppliers, to share their successes and challenges in inventory management as it relates to meeting work management and maintenance support needs, and meeting financial goals. Each participant will make a short presentation followed by robust discussions and suggestions regarding these inventory management challenges to include use of developing Artificial Intelligence models and advanced algorithms and use of Parts Quality Initiatives and/or enhanced receipt inspections. Also, participant discussions should include any innovative ideas in utilizing industry data for enhanced supply chain purposes. Given that there hasn’t been a face-to-face Supply Chain industry summit in well over two years, this is a perfect time to get back together and continue the successes of the past summits.
Rick Crosby
Southern Company
Rob DeBartolo
OPG
Jennifer Melvin
Duke Energy
Jim Ripple
Southern Nuclear
Dan Stepanovic
Ameren
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