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A past nuclear utility senior executive, has served as President, CEO, and Chairman of IEC since inception. Mr. Gillispie additionally is owner of Grace Glens Consulting, a technical management consulting company, which advises senior utility executives on managing commercial nuclear power companies, and other non-nuclear organizations. Mr. Gillispie helped start up a technical management consulting business, INPO, in Atlanta, GA and a nuclear operating company, NMC, in Hudson, WI which operates six nuclear power plants with 5,000 employees. NMC was awarded best in class for innovation by Forbes Magazine in 2001.
Greg Kane
A past nuclear plant manager, has served as Vice President of Operations and Board member of IEC since inception. Mr. Kane currently is President of Eagle “I” Nuclear Assistance, a consulting firm that provides, or has provided, management consulting to over twenty-five (25) nuclear programs. Mr. Kane previously held the position of General Manager at Virginia Power’s twin unit PWR North Anna Nuclear Plant, where he was responsible for safe operation and budgeting of the station in all aspects of activities. Under Mr. Kane’s leadership, the plant achieved top industry evaluation scores and one of the lowest power production costs in the United States.
Rick Bucci
A Certified Public Accountant and former CFO, has served as Chief Financial Officer of AEHI since September 2007. Mr. Bucci has practiced accounting and tax for 19 years; his diverse background includes hotels, construction, real estate development and banking. Additionally, he has served previously as CFO of two corporations. His experience includes tax planning and preparation, audit services, financial statement preparation and presentation, bank financing and various consulting engagements. Mr. Bucci currently owns and operates a Certified Public Accounting firm, which is licensed to practice public accounting in New York State and has over 350 clients.
John Franz
John Franz, a past Vice President of a nuclear utility, has served as Vice President of Construction and Board member of IEC since inception. Since leaving the nuclear utility, he has been a consultant for 12 nuclear power plants and 2 consulting firms, including practice INPO Accreditation Boards and membership on Nuclear Safety Review Boards. Mr. Franz has 36 years of diverse experience in the licensing, start-up, operation, and management of nuclear power plants. Most notably, he led a troubled plant to top NRC and INPO ratings, as well as directed a plant restart effort following a mandated NRC shutdown.
Leon Eliason
A past President of two nuclear utility business units, has served as on the Board of IEC since inception. Mr. Eliason is a professional in the utilities field, with thirty-three (33) years of experience in operations, maintenance, engineering, and management of Nuclear, Fossil, Solar, and Hydro Power Plants. Most notable, he served as President of the Nuclear Business Unit and Chief Nuclear Officer for Public Service Electric and Gas, Newark New Jersey – where he was responsible for all operational and support activities including fuel, technical support, business planning, and financial support for two generating stations.
James Taylor
Former Chief Operating Officer of the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC), has served on the Board of IEC since inception. During his career, he was recognized by both Presidents Bush and Clinton with Presidential Distinguished Executive Rank Awards in 1989 and 1994. Mr. Taylor additionally held the position of Chief Financial Officer during his years of NRC employment and has served on Nuclear Safety Oversight Committees at nine (9) utilities operating nuclear power plants.
Ken Strahm, Sr
A past President of the nuclear industry watchdog organization INPO, has served on the Board of IEC since inception. Prior to his retirement, Mr. Strahm was employed by the Institute of Nuclear Power Operations (INPO) in Atlanta, Georgia, where he served as the Director of the National Academy for Nuclear Training and later as President of the Institute.
Ralph Beedle
A past Senior Vice President of the Nuclear Energy Institute, has served on the Board of IEC since inception. Mr. Beedle retired after serving as Senior Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer of the Nuclear Energy Institute – where, in addition to his operational management duties, he interacted regularly with the U. S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission and other federal agencies, as well as members of Congress.