by Kylie Julius | Jan 3, 2026 | Oliver Springs Flag Court
Strata-G Senior Project Manager and Electrical Expert Keith Wilson has supported the City of Oliver Springs since 2024, at the request of Mayor Jason Stiltner, to help improve the downtown Flag Court area.
Long-established but undermaintained, the site also featured volunteer electrical work that did not comply with 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.
Strata-G is honored to support these efforts and help strengthen a meaningful community space. Great work, Keith and team!
by Strata-G | Dec 3, 2025 | UTK OSFL Alumni Hall of Fame
We are delighted to share that our COO, Leah Berry, has been named to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville’s Office of Sorority & Fraternity Life (OSFL) Alumni Hall of Fame. This recognition celebrates alumni who have made significant contributions to their organizations, the university, and their professional fields. Leah was recognized alongside another familiar face in our Strata-G community—Cheryl Hornstra, wife of Strata-G employee Doug Hornstra—making this year’s induction even more meaningful. Honorees were celebrated at the annual Greek Gala, following nominations through the Fraternal Excellence Awards process. Please join us in congratulating Leah and all the inductees on this prestigious recognition!
by Strata-G | Nov 17, 2025 | SOCCo
Strata-G is delighted to be part of the Southern Ohio Cleanup Company (SOCCo), a joint venture led by Amentum with Fluor, Cavendish Nuclear, and four subcontractors: A2RGC, RSI Services, Strata-G, and Veolia. SOCCo was awarded a 15-year, $5.87 billion DOE contract to complete the cleanup and demolition of the Portsmouth Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Piketon, Ohio. Transition began in June, and SOCCo will officially assume responsibility on October 1, 2025. The work includes safely demolishing former plant buildings, remediating soils and landfills, and operating the On-Site Waste Disposal Facility, all part of DOE’s Vision 2031 to save taxpayers billions and prepare the site for reindustrialization. Strata-G is excited to bring our expertise and values to this historic project, working alongside our partners to deliver safe, efficient, and impactful cleanup for the DOE and the community.
by Kylie Julius | Oct 1, 2025 | Knoxville Zoo Walk 2025
Strata-G team members recently joined the Walk to End Alzheimer’s, hosted by the Knoxville Zoo, in support of a very important cause. We were honored to receive the award for Most Participants Recruited!
Thank you to everyone in the community who came out and made the event a huge success!
by Kylie Julius | Sep 5, 2025 | Ray Smith
Congratulations to Strata-G’s very own Ray Smith for receiving the William T. Sergeant Vocational Service Award from the Rotary Club of Oak Ridge!
Ray was honored for his lifelong dedication to service and community. In true Ray fashion, he chose to donate his monetary award to the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE) Foundation to support the purchase of a submarine conning tower, recognizing Oak Ridge’s vital role in the U.S. Nuclear Navy.
Thank you, Ray, for your generosity and leadership in preserving Oak Ridge’s legacy.
by Kylie Julius | Aug 7, 2025 | 23 Years in Business
Strata-G just celebrated 23 years in business, and what a celebration it was!
Thank you to all our employees who joined us for a day filled with joy, laughter, meaningful conversations, and seeing both new and familiar faces. Events like these remind us that it’s the people who make Strata-G so special.
A big shoutout to our in-house photographer, Kurt Weiss, for capturing the moments that made the day unforgettable.
Here’s to 23 years and many more to come!
by Kylie Julius | Jun 30, 2025 | ORNL SNS
Strata-G Waste Services Representative Tyler Boullie plays a key role in supporting the complex waste management needs at ORNL’s SNS.
From laboratory research and beamline experiments to building maintenance and construction projects, Tyler successfully manages all waste-generating activities across SNS operations.
As the primary contact for SNS waste, Tyler applies RCRA regulations to characterize waste, ensure DOT packaging eligibility, and guide staff on compliance and safety. His expertise includes classifying radioactive waste (LLW vs. MLLW), securing container space, identifying cost-effective disposal paths, and coordinating final disposition. He actively pursues cost savings through recycling, reuse, property sales, and bundling shipments.
He also oversees the post-irradiated sample waste stream, ensuring SAA compliance, steady hazardous waste movement, and inventory control, while supporting construction activities by interpreting landfill profiles, coordinating with generators, and ensuring compliant waste transport.
Thank you, Tyler, for your leadership in keeping SNS waste operations safe, compliant, and efficient!
by Kylie Julius | Jun 7, 2025 | Rocky Top Business Award 2025
Strata-G was recently ranked #34 among the fastest-growing University of Tennessee, Knoxville alumni-owned or alumni-led businesses, as part of the Rocky Top Business Awards.
It’s an honor to be recognized for the second consecutive year, alongside 64 other organizations demonstrating growth, innovation, and leadership.
Congratulations to Elliott Barnett and Leah Berry, both University of Tennessee, Knoxville alumni, whose leadership and contributions continue to shape the direction and success of Strata-G.
by Kylie Julius | May 1, 2025 | Local Excellence Award
Congratulations to Strata-G Board Member and Senior Program Manager, Dr. Harold Conner, on being recognized as the Local Excellence Award Winner by the American Museum of Science and Energy (AMSE)! This well-deserved honor was presented at the AMSE Energy and Elements Gala on Friday, March 28th.
Harold’s passion for preserving and sharing the story of Oak Ridge’s role in the Manhattan Project inspires us all. He reminded us of the importance of keeping this history alive and supporting AMSE’s mission through our membership and partnership.
A big thank you to AMSE for hosting such a wonderful event!
by Kylie Julius | Apr 11, 2025 | Alpha-2 Building Demolition
The DOE Office of Environmental Management (OREM) recently highlighted UCOR for achieving a major milestone in the Alpha-2 building demolition at the Y-12 National Security Complex—the largest demolition project yet at the site. Strata-G is grateful to have key team members supporting UCOR’s efforts, ensuring the project moves forward safely and efficiently.
Led by Strata-G Project Manager Aaron Wright, Strata-G team members Bobby Alred (safety), Tim Carty (engineering), and Scott Ward (engineering) have been instrumental in readying the site for demolition. Their expertise has contributed to the safe removal of 34,000 square feet of the high-risk facility, following a yearlong utilities reroute to protect active operations.
As the next phase begins, crews will deploy specialized high-reach equipment to continue the teardown, with full demolition scheduled for completion in 2027. We are honored to support UCOR and DOE OREM in this critical cleanup effort.
