Don is a Principal at HiReli Co, and a senior nuclear professional with over 35 years of experience. He has held senior positions in maintenance, operations, engineering, radiation protection, and corporate governance at multiple US nuclear utilities, where he’s improved performance and organizational structure. As General Manager of Nuclear Operations for a US utility, he led a team to enhance performance, optimize design, and reduce costs by 20%. Recently, he consulted an international nuclear company on maintenance services for a new multi-unit build. Don holds a Senior Nuclear Operator license from the NRC and a Master's in Health Physics from Purdue University.