WASHINGTON, D.C. - EM recently announced the appointment of seven industry leaders to DOE’s Environmental Management Advisory Board (EMAB). They join 11 returning board members.
EMAB is chartered under the Federal Advisory Committee Act to provide independent advice, information, and recommendations to EM on corporate management issues and large project planning.
The board's membership reflects a diversity of views, demographics, expertise, and professional and academic experience. Individuals are appointed by the Secretary of Energy to serve as special government employees or representatives of specific interests and entities. Members serve two-year terms, which are renewed by EM.
Established in 1992, EMAB holds semi-annual public meetings serving as an opportunity for exchange between members of the board, DOE, and interested organizations and citizens. These meetings rotate through various sites around the country and include a public comment and question-and-answer session.
The new EMAB members are:
* David Abelson, founder and managing director of Abelson Partners in Boulder, Colorado
* Mark Fallon, president and CEO of Envirocon of Missoula, Montana
* Diahann Howard, director of economic development and governmental affairs for the Port of Benton, Washington state
* Carol Johnson, retired corporate executive of Santa Fe, New Mexico who has over 35 years of leadership experience in the operation of high hazard nuclear facilities, environmental management, decommissioning, and infrastructure
* Randall Jostes, founder and CEO of Environmental Liability Transfer, Inc. of St. Louis, Missouri
* Elliott Laws formerly served as president of safety, health and environment for Texaco Inc. Laws is currently a partner at Crowell & Moring LLP in the Washington, D.C. area.
* Tracye McDaniel, founder and CEO of McDaniel Strategy Ecosystems in Austin, Texas
Source: U.S. Dept. of Energy, Office of Environmental Management
