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.
by Kylie Julius | Mar 3, 2025 | Phil Conlee Award
Recently, UCOR’s senior management team came together with award recipients at the UCount/TeamsCount recognition breakfast to express gratitude for their ongoing dedication and contributions to mission success.
The UCount and TeamsCount programs, launched last spring, honor individuals and teams for their outstanding work. Managers submit nominations, with individuals receiving a UCount token, while recognized teams are awarded a certificate during Ken Rueter’s Plan of the Week meeting.
We’re delighted to share that Strata-G’s Electrical I&C Specialist,
Phil Conlee (pictured far left), was recently honored alongside four other outstanding individuals (two pictured above).
Congratulations, Phil — and thank you for your commitment to excellence!
by Kylie Julius | Feb 3, 2025 | StAR JV
We are delighted to announce our new partnership with AtkinsRéalis through the launch of StAR, a mentor-protégé joint venture designed to combine AtkinsRéalis’ global nuclear expertise with Strata-G’s regional professional services. Together, we’re building on over 20 years of collaboration to better serve the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and expand into additional federal and commercial markets.
Since 2003, Strata-G has been a trusted subcontractor to Isotek Systems, LLC, an AtkinsRéalis subsidiary, supporting the U-233 Disposition contract for the DOE in Oak Ridge. This partnership represents an exciting opportunity to deepen that relationship and broaden our collective impact.
Through the U.S. Small Business Administration’s (SBA) mentor-protégé program, AtkinsRéalis will provide guidance and leverage its extensive government contracting experience to support Strata-G’s continued growth over the next six years.
We look forward to the opportunities this partnership will bring and the meaningful progress we can achieve together.
by Kylie Julius | Jan 13, 2025 | Portsmouth Award
We are excited to announce that the Portsmouth Paducah Project Office (PPPO) and Four Rivers Nuclear Partnership (FRNP) have been selected to receive an award from the Secretary of Energy for their work on the Paducah Decision 2029 (D29) initiative! The award will be presented at the DOE Forrestal Office on January 8th at 1:45 p.m.
This award recognizes the exceptional teamwork behind the D29 strategy, including the work of Strata-G’s Senior Environmental Specialist Steve Kenworthy (pictured left), and Senior Scientist
Bruce Phillips (pictured right). Bruce’s regulatory support and contributions to the Federal Facility Agreement and Site Management Plan were recognized as pivotal in codifying the strategy in the FY24 plan and setting the stage for FY25 implementation.
This achievement demonstrates the team’s dedication to advancing the Paducah cleanup program in alignment with Portsmouth.
Congratulations to the entire team on this outstanding accomplishment—what a tremendous milestone for everyone involved!
by Kylie Julius | Dec 10, 2024 | Veteran's Day 2024
In a season of showing thanks, we were grateful to come together for our annual Veterans Day dinner, where we had the privilege of honoring some of the Veterans on our Strata-G team. It was a meaningful opportunity to show our heartfelt appreciation for their dedication and service to our country. Thank you to everyone who made this event special, especially to our Veterans.
We are also honored to share that Strata-G has received the U.S. Department of Labor’s Hire Vets Platinum Medallion Award for the fifth consecutive year—an important recognition of our commitment to supporting veterans in the workplace.
Thank you to all veterans and to our Strata-G veteran employees for your service to our team, clients, and country.
by Kylie Julius | Nov 3, 2024 | Cyber Essentials Certification
We’re excited to announce that Strata-G has achieved the Cyber Essentials Certification! This certification helps businesses protect against the most common cyber-attacks. Created by the UK’s National Cyber Security Centre and Information Assurance Security Management Association, this certification outlines key requirements to boost Strata-G’s cybersecurity capabilities.
This accomplishment wouldn’t have been possible without the hard work and guidance of our IT specialists, Dwight Cross and Brett McGregor, and mentorship from UCOR IT specialists Chad Waddell and Kayla Sutton. Thank you for your expertise and support in strengthening our cybersecurity efforts as part of our mentor-protégé agreement with UCOR.
Achieving Cyber Essentials was also a key step for working on certain UK government projects. It has set a strong foundation for our broader cybersecurity goals, helping us on the path toward NIST 800-171 compliance and the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification in the future.
by Kylie Julius | Oct 2, 2024 | ASSP Safety Award
We are thrilled to congratulate Strata-G’s very own Safety Specialist, Mel McKenzie, for being honored with the prestigious President’s Award by Jim Thornton, President of the American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP), at the Safety24 Conference and Expo.
Mel was recognized for her outstanding contributions as a member of the Leadership Conference Planning Committee. She earned the award for her pivotal role in “transforming ASSP’s Leadership Conference into a year-round offering that engages and empowers our Society’s leaders to meet member needs.”
This remarkable achievement highlights Mel’s leadership and commitment to advancing safety standards and leadership development within the industry. Her dedication has not only enhanced ASSP’s programs but also reflects Strata-G’s ongoing mission to create a safer work environment for our clients and employees.
Please join us in celebrating Mel’s exceptional contribution to both ASSP and the entire safety community!
by Kylie Julius | Sep 7, 2024 | Vision 2024 Completion
Congratulations to Strata-G Waste Program Manager Courtney Julius and her dedicated team for successfully completing the Vision 2024 soil remediation project at ETTP! The Department of Energy (DOE) has conducted a final walkdown of the site, officially signing off on the paperwork to confirm completion. This project was a key 2024 Environmental Management (EM) priority for DOE’s Oak Ridge Office of Environmental Management and aligns with DOE’s end-state strategy. The strategy includes land transfers for continued industrial development, historic preservation, development of the Manhattan Project National Historical Park, and enhancing natural assets and conservation opportunities.
Thank you to all additional Strata-G employees who contributed to the successful completion of this project, including but not limited to Will Barnett, Devin Brackett, Anna Castleberry, Nancy Chambers, Sherry Crass, George Davis, Haley Davis, Victor Evans, Arnie Gutmanis, David Hale, Tyler Hand, Debbie Hensley, Brent Hodson, Dana Hudson, Gary Johnson, Gary Kennedy, Linda Lawhorn, David Martin, Caleb Martin, Mel McKenzie, Terry Phillips, Tony Poole, Joseph Seiber, Savanna Smalley, Daniel Theisen, Scott Ward, Roland Weiskittel, Stanley Woods, and Aaron Wright.
For more details, check out UCOR’s feature on Courtney linked here.
by Kylie Julius | Aug 1, 2024 | 22 Years in Business
We recently celebrated our 22nd Anniversary! The event was filled with both new and familiar faces, joy, laughter, and meaningful conversations and connections.
The success of this occasion was made possible by each and every one of our employees.
