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!
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!
