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2025 ANS Winter Conference & Expo
November 8–12, 2025
Washington, DC|Washington Hilton
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DNFSB’s Summers ends board tenure, extending agency’s loss of quorum
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The Defense Nuclear Facilities Safety Board, the independent agency responsible for ensuring that Department of Energy facilities are protective of public health and safety, announced that the board’s acting chairman, Thomas Summers, has concluded his service with the agency, having completed his second term as a board member on October 18.
Summers’ departure leaves Patricia Lee, who joined the DNFSB after being confirmed by the Senate in July 2024, as the board’s only remaining member and acting chair. Lee’s DNFSB board term ends in October 2027.
2024 ANS Annual Conference
A driving force in the transition to a decarbonized energy future, Briana Kobor is the Head of Energy Market Innovation at Google, where she spearheads the development of cutting-edge products and frameworks designed to accelerate the decarbonization of electricity systems to support Google's global operations.
Based in Salt Lake City, Briana Kobor is a seasoned energy industry veteran with a career spanning over 17 years. Her extensive experience includes eight years in private regulatory consulting practice and five years in the non-profit sector, where she honed her expertise in tackling complex energy policy challenges.
With a deep understanding of the intricacies of energy policy and regulation, Briana Kobor brings a wealth of knowledge to her role at Google. She skillfully navigates the ever-evolving energy landscape, crafting strategic solutions that not only meet Google's energy needs but also contribute to a more sustainable and resilient energy future for all.
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