by Kylie Julius | Jun 2, 2026 | UTK Nuclear Engineering Hall of Fame
Strata-G is pleased to recognize Dr. Harold Conner, Jr., on his induction into the 2026 University of Tennessee Department of Nuclear Engineering Hall of Fame.
Harold is a valued member of the Strata-G team, and this recognition reflects his decades of leadership, service, and impact across the nuclear industry. A strong commitment to technical excellence, mentorship, and meaningful contributions to the nuclear field has marked his career.
Please join us in congratulating him on this well-deserved honor!
by Kylie Julius | May 5, 2026 | Bobby Gray
Congratulations to Bobby Gray, Strata-G Senior Project Manager, for being honored at this year’s SafetyFestTN for his long-standing contributions as an instructor and his impact across the electrical safety industry.
A recognized electrical safety expert, Bobby has served for 25 years on the NFPA 70E Technical Committee, taught NFPA electrical standards internationally, and supported DOE sites as a designated Electrical Authority Having Jurisdiction. He also serves as chair of the NFPA 70E Chapter 3 Task Group, which is responsible for expanding safe electrical work practices to special equipment and occupancies.
Bobby also taught Key Changes to 2027 NFPA 70E, a four-hour session focused on significant updates expected in the 2027 edition of NFPA 70E, which will be presented for adoption at the 2026 NFPA Conference in Las Vegas.
Thank you, Bobby, for sharing your expertise and helping strengthen electrical safety practices across our industry.
by Kylie Julius | Apr 2, 2026 | Clemson GT-1 Project
Strata-G team members Charles Campbell (pictured far right) and Mike Burcham joined the JCI GT-1 (Green Tiger-1) Project at Clemson University in August 2023 (nearly 10 months in) and helped strengthen processes as Strata-G assumed expanded responsibility after January 2024.
Strata-G’s Gary Vaughn was added for additional field oversight, and the team worked intense schedules, including after-hours walkthroughs, to address Clemson concerns and help reset the relationship by June 2024.
GT-1 delivered energy efficiency upgrades across 99 buildings, including lighting, envelope, water and steam conservation, HVAC replacement, and Metasys integration, along with complex coordination and negotiations for roughly $10M of work in the final buildings (including $2M in change orders). In January 2025, JCI recognized the group as a Team of Perseverance, and Charles received a Perseverance Award.
Final acceptance was achieved at the end of January 2026.
Thank you to Strata-G’s Charles Campbell, Mike Burcham, Gary Vaughn, James Egeland, Mackenzie Bunch, and Brandy Miracle for their contributions supporting the completion of this project!
by Kylie Julius | Mar 8, 2026 | Flag Court - Keith Wilson
Strata-G Senior Project Manager and electrical expert Keith Wilson was recently recognized for his ongoing support of the City of Oliver Springs. Since 2024, at the request of Mayor Jason Stiltner, Keith has helped advance improvements to the downtown Flag Court area.
A long-established but undermaintained community space, the site also included volunteer electrical work that did not meet current safety codes. The City’s goal is to honor past and present veterans by making safe, code-compliant upgrades, including plans to hang veteran banners on downtown power poles! Great work, Keith!
by Kylie Julius | Feb 9, 2026 | 2026 Lifetime Award - Ray
Strata-G was pleased to attend the 2026 Oak Ridge Chamber of Commerce (ORCC) ExtraOrdinary Awards Gala!
Big congratulations to Ray Smith, Oak Ridge Historian, on receiving the ORCC’s Eugene L. Joyce Lifetime Achievement Award!
Ray has spent years at Y-12 and now Strata-G, preserving and sharing the remarkable and evolving story of Oak Ridge. In doing so, Ray is helping keep Oak Ridge’s history accessible, accurate, and meaningful for our community and the nation.
Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition, Ray!
