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Leadership Changes at SCS

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FYI in case you have not heard this…

From: Marino, Paula M.
Sent: Wednesday, September 10, 2014 9:35 AM
To: SCGen ECS – All FT
Cc: Riley, Latronda K.; Reynolds, Lorey (Mechelle)
Subject: E&CS Leadership Changes

We continue to look for ways to develop our employees while building bench strength and enhancing operational excellence.  Therefore, we are pleased to announce the following employee movement and organizational changes in Engineering and Construction Services (E&CS) effective September 13, 2014.

Steve Woodfield-Retiring

Steve Woodfield, General Manager of Design Engineering, has announced his intention to retire during the first quarter of 2015.  During the next few months prior to his retirement, Steve will take on responsibilities associated with planning organizational enhancements to continue our efforts around project delivery improvements in a changing workload environment.  Steve has over 41 years of experience in the Generation organization serving in leadership roles in plant startup, project management, plant O&M, technical services, and design.  Steve will report to Paula and the E&CS management team for these efforts.

Harvey Ivey- General Manager of Design Engineering

Harvey Ivey has been selected to replace Steve as the General Manager of Design Engineering.   For the past five years, Harvey has served as the Manager of I&C Systems and Field Support in E&CS Technical Services.  Continue reading →

SNC News Release

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On Tuesday, September 2, 2014 3:36 PM, SNC Communications wrote:

Farley media tour
SNC Communications provided an exclusive tour of Plant Farley today to Bill Riales of WKRG in Mobile and Jennifer Calhoun of the Dothan Eagle. The group received a presentation on plant operations by Cheryl Gayheart and J.J. Hutto, and an overview of Vogtle 3 and 4 construction by Mike McCracken. They also received a walking and perimeter tour of the plant.

Vogtle Unit 1 status
SNC Communications was contacted today by Christine Buurma of Bloomberg, Kevin Jose of Reuters, Bill Freebairn of Platts and David Givens of Argus asking about the status of Plant Vogtle Unit 1. Communications responded with the following:

On Friday, Aug. 29, operators at Plant Vogtle reduced the power of Unit 1 to perform maintenance on the cooling water system of the main generator. Work is complete and operators are safely returning the unit to full power.

SNC News Release

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On Tuesday, August 26, 2014 4:03 PM, SNC Communications released the following news release:

Used fuel storage and today’s NRC vote

SNC Communications was forwarded a media inquiry by Georgia Power from JoAnn Merrigan with Savannah Morning News asking about used fuel storage at our plant sites and our view on today’s NRC vote on the used nuclear fuel rule. Michelle Tims responded with the following statement:

Southern Nuclear’s top priority is the safety and health of the public and our employees. We are committed to the safe operation of our nuclear generating facilities with equipment and systems that meet rigorous NRC safety and design regulations.

We have safe, reliable on-site options to store the used fuel at our nuclear plants. All of our sites have the capability to safely store used fuel on-site for the duration of our plants’ operating licenses and the expected life of the plant. Continue reading →

Corinne Donnelly Hart

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Corinne Donnelly Hart of Vestavia Hills (May 22, 1925 – Aug. 22, 2014) passed away August 22, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was the only child of Willie and Don Donnelly; both deceased. A native of Birmingham, Corinne was a 1943 graduate of Jones Valley High School. Following graduation, she worked at the First National Bank of Birmingham. She was a member of the Vestavia Hills Historical Society, The Club, and the Faith Mustard Seed Sunday School Class of Shades Mountain Baptist Church. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, she took great pride in her Irish heritage. Her cheerful attitude brought joy to many she encountered along lives journey. She was also very proud of the fact that all eight members of her immediate family graduated from the University of Alabama. She was considered by the family to be the matriarch of their accomplishment. In 2010, Corinne and her husband endowed a scholarship in the College of Engineering. Survivors include her husband of sixty seven years, Samuel Robert “Bob” Hart; son, Gary Hart (Marcia) of Vestavia Hills; daughter, Lisa Reynolds (Preston) of Hoover. Also surviving are her three granddaughters who were a special joy in Corinne’s life; Leigh Lehman (Gordon), Ashley Nail (Cliff), and Lesley Reynolds. These girls will have many fond memories of happy times spent with their “Gingee”; and brother-in-law Bill Hart of Dothan. The family will receive friends from 10:00 to 11:00 AM at Elmwood Chapel on Monday, August 25, 2014. Funeral services will be conducted at Elmwood Chapel following visitation. Burial will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Several years ago, the family endowed a scholarship at Big Oak Ranch. Therefore, the family request that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made to: Big Oak Ranch, P.O. Box 507, Springville, AL 35146. Please request that your gift be added to the Hart Family Scholarship Endowment.

Condolences:
Bob Hart