"Serving as the Exelon-West Chapter Chair, has enabled me to develop management skills I might not otherwise get a chance to learn. I have met many new and exciting people at my station, Exelon fleet and other Nuclear Stations."

Laura Ekern
Design Engineer, LaSalle Nuclear Station
NA-YGN Exelon West Chapter Chair

"With the largest turnover of people in the history of the nuclear industry on the horizon, our local NA-YGN chapter will play a key role in attracting the next generation of nuclear professionals needed to run Fort Calhoun Station safely and efficiently in the future."

Ross Ridenoure
Vice President and Chief Nuclear Officer
Omaha Public Power District

"NA-YGN benefits the company by increasing the retention of the employees and keeping a young face in the public eye, demonstrating the future of nuclear power. NA-YGN helps newer employees get to know each other and make friendships. It also helps to build the professional relationships - they now know another person at another station with whom they can share lessons learned, ask for help on a technical problem, etc. "

Vanessa Polaine
Human Resources Manager, LaSalle Station
NA-YGN Exelon Mentor

"We learn technical skills everyday. We (NA-YGN) want to focus on how to develop as professionals. We have management team members talking during meetings about their paths of success, which is valuable. These seminars compliment that form of listen-and-learn training, but they also teach how to chart your own road to success."

Andrew Brown
Oyster Creek Engineering
Exelon East Chapter Lead

"As a founding member of Palo Verde's chapter, it is amazing to see the difference NA-YGN makes! Forming the chapter has been a great way of uniting the younger crowd spread across many disciplines. The social net developing now will last far into the future, and will ensure that Palo Verde remains a fun, safe place to work."

Doug Harris
Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
PV-YGN President

"NA-YGN is an organization which gives younger employees a chance to have leadership responsibilities. These responsibilities will help mold us into the industry leaders of tomorrow. In addition, NA-YGN provides us with the opportunity to grow as young professionals and network with peers at other Exelon sites. We look forward to an exciting future in the Nuclear industry!"

Debbie Henley
Mechanical Design Engineer, LaSalle
NA-YGN Exelon Site Representative

"As a member of NA-YGN, I've learned the value of staying informed about the issues facing the nuclear industry; not only about the industry events, but also its challenges dealing with workforce issues such as professional development, knowledge transfer and retention. Being actively engaged in NA-YGN's initiatives, NA-YGN has offered me the unique opportunity to be part of the solution and not the problem. NA-YGN has also given me the chance to make many new friends, all over the world -- it's great to know I'm part of something bigger than my own desk."

Amy Buu, Customer 1st Leader
Westinghouse Electric Company
NA-YGN Vice President/President-Elect

"Through the NA-YGN organization, Exelon will recruit, retain, and develop young employees into knowledgeable professionals. The NA-YGN Chapters provide the local membership the opportunity to become active in their communities and to grow professionally while promoting nuclear energy in today's society."

Jenna Lichtenwalner
Peach Bottom Engineering
Exelon East Chapter Lead

"Braidwood’s 2006 goals are to provide its members the opportunity to attend seminars geared towards their professional development. In addition, we are committed to reach out to the community by participating in the 2006 NA-YGN Drawing Contest and Braidwood’s Fishing for a Cure Fund Raiser. Overall, Braidwood's 2006 goals focus on getting our members involved and to develop their leadership skills as well as communication skills."

Jaime Robles
System Engineer, Braidwood
NA-YGN Exelon Site Representative

"NA-YGN is a key strategic organization for Exelon as we cultivate our future leaders. Our NA-YGN chapters provide a forum for our young professionals to develop in their own careers, support each other and our communities, and serve as a powerful, positive voice for the industry."

Susan Landahl
Site Vice President, LaSalle Station
NA-YGN Exelon Executive Sponsor

"I am absolutely thrilled with the energy and enthusiasm that this group of young, highly skilled and motivated individuals bring to the plant."

Bob Braun
Peach Bottom Site Vice President
Exelon East Chapter

"NA-YGN has given me many opportunities to volunteer in my community and grow within my company. It has also allowed me to develop professionally by giving me the opportunity to present to large groups and learn how some of the alumni members have climbed their own career ladders. I have met many peers and mentors through NA-YGN events thus far. Most importantly, NA-YGN has helped me to more fully understand the importance of keeping Nuclear Energy clean and safe."

James McBreen
System Engineer, Byron
NA-YGN Exelon West Communications Vice Chair

"Our local NA-YGN chapter has provided valuable opportunities for experienced employees to become better acquainted with newer employees. This interaction works to unite and strengthen our workforce by building communication among employees on both professional and personal levels."

Jim Swerczek
Fort Calhoun Station
NA-YGN Chapter Chair

"The North American Young Generation of Nuclear has served as a focal point for new employees to establish relationships within our company as well as serve as a vital outreach for our surrounding communities. Through the support of the NA-YGN at Exelon, our new employees are able to more rapidly adapt to our business environment. NA-YGN provides a conduit by which our employees can establish relationships with our surrounding communities in an effort to share information about the nuclear industry. Through these efforts we will build an interest in the nuclear power industry such that future generations will aspire to seek careers in our field."

Dave Rhoades
Work Management Director, LaSalle Station
NA-YGN Exelon Site Sponsor

"PV-YGN provides an introduction to the Palo Verde community and the nuclear industry as a whole. As members, we are provided exposure outside that which is generated from our individual work environments. The chapter creates both a plant and industry-wide peer group, fostering a valuable avenue for learning."

Ashley Lutrell
Engineer, Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Station
PV-YGN Member

"The role of nuclear training in preparing qualified workers has significantly evolved over time. New employees are entering the work force with a more varied background and experience level. These new workers have learning styles which vary greatly from the learning styles of the more experienced nuclear workers. My participation in NAYGN as alumni member has allowed me to more closely dialog with generation X and Y workers and ensure that are training programs are addressing their needs, backgrounds, and learning styles. Changes such as more participatory activities such as dynamic learning activities (DLAs) and greater use of hands on computer based training are examples of this "training evolution"."

Randy F. Ebright
Training Director,
LaSalle Station
NA-YGN Exelon Alumni Member

"The future of nuclear power is in our hands today. NA-YGN members represent both the present and the future talent in the Nuclear Industry."

Jay Patel
Exelon Energy Delivery
Exelon East Chapter Member

"NA-YGN has allowed me the opportunity to interact and learn from more experienced nuclear professionals. NA-YGN has also provided me the means to spread the word about the benefits of nuclear energy through community outreach projects."

Chris Rojas
Reactor Engineer, Dresden
NA-YGN Exelon Site Representative

"NA-YGN has been extremely valuable in displaying the nuclear power industry to the community. By participating in various service activities, NA-YGN members are able provide residents of the surrounding communities with relevant information, as well as build vital relationships with government leaders, school faculty and other service organizations."

Phil Hansett
Reactor Engineer,LaSalle
NA-YGN Exelon Site Representative

"My involvement with Exelon’s NA-YGN chapter has given me the opportunity to develop relationships with the local community, while benefiting nuclear technology and broadening my leadership skills."

Molly Woodard
System Engineer, Braidwood
NA-YGN Exelon West Chapter Vice Chair