
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; the University of California; BWXT Technologies, Inc.; and Amentum Holdings, 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.

LLNS, LLC 2024 Board at a Glance

Franklin Miller
Awarded with John S. Foster JR. Medal
Friends and colleagues honored Frank Miller as he was presented the John S. Foster Jr. Medal in October 2024. Miller’s distinguished 31-year career in the U.S government included senior roles in the DOD and the White House in which he advocated strategic modernization, worked closely with U.S. allies, and led efforts to review war planning that resulted in major nuclear force reductions. In retirement, Miller continues to provide leadership within the defense community. He is the ninth recipient of the Foster Medal.
Executive Governors
Jay Sures
Chair (UC)
John Howanitz
Vice Chair (Bechtel)
Dena Volovar
(Bechtel)
Heatherly Dukes
(BWXT)
Robert Powell
(UC)
Craig Leasure
(UC)
Advisory Governors
Robert DeGrasse
(Bechtel)
Michael Anastasio
(UC)
Jose Hernandez
(UC)
Vacant
(Bechtel)
Vacant
(Battelle)
Independent Governors
Richard Mies
Steven Koonin
Jim Henry
Kevin Chilton
Vacant
Committees & Chairs
Business, Operations & Security
Robert DeGrasse
Ethics, Audit & Assurance
Jim Henry
Mission
Steven Koonin
Nominations & Compensation
Craig Leasure
Science & Technology
Robert Powell
