Overseeing management and operation of the Laboratory for the U.S. Department of Energy and the National Nuclear Security Administration
LLNS is a limited liability company managed by Bechtel National, Inc.; the University of California; BWXT Government Group, Inc.; and Amentum Environment & Energy, Inc. Battelle Memorial Institute also participates in LLNS as a teaming subcontractor. Cutting-edge science is enhanced through the expertise of the University of California and its 10 campuses and LLNS’ affiliation with the Texas A&M University system.
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Jay Sures
Board Chair
Regent, University of California
Vice Chairman of United Talent Agency
John Howanitz
Board Vice Chair
General Manager,
Nuclear Security and Operations
Bechtel National, Inc.
Dena Volovar
Member of the Business, Operations, and Security Committee
President of BNI / Executive Vice President of
Nuclear, Security, and Environment
Global Business Unit
Bechtel National, Inc.
Craig Leasure
Chair of the Nominations and Compensation Committee
Vice President for National Laboratories,
University of California,
Office of the President
Jeffrey Kerridge
Member of the Business, Operations, and Security Committee
Senior Vice President, Business Development,
National Security Group
Amentum Environment & Energy, Inc.
Robert Powell
Chair of the Science and Technology Committee
Professor of Chemical Engineering and
of Food Science and Technology,
University of California, Davis
Richard W. Mies Awarded with John S. Foster JR. Medal
Members of the national security community honored Richard W. Mies as he was presented the John S. Foster Jr. Medal in September 2023. Mies was recognized for his exceptional and inspirational career dedicated to national security, nuclear deterrence, and scientific innovation. He served a 35-year career in the U.S. Navy, led U.S. Strategic Command for four years, and continues to provide thoughtful leadership within the defense community. He is the eighth recipient of the Foster Medal.
