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About the Lab Director
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University of Tennessee - Battelle,
Partnership for the Future of Oak Ridge National Laboratory

Laboratory Director
Dr. Thom Mason, Laboratory Director	"We will build upon ORNL's historic success and establish the Lab as DOE's premier scientific asset in the 21st Century."
Science and Technology
Dr. James Roberto, Deputy Director for Science and Technology	"We will deliver the facilities, programs, and science and technology performance of the world's best laboratory in our chosen areas of emphasis."
Laboratory Operations
Jeff Smith, Deputy Director of Laboratory Operations	"Over the next five years we will make significant progress toward establishing the core of a new campus with several new research facilities. We intend to pursue this goal while reducing our overall costs and improving safety and security at the Lab."
National Security
Dr. Frank Akers, Associate Laboratory Director, National Security	"ORNL will play a major role in the Department of Energy's programs of national security and non-proliferation through an innovative partnership with Y-12."
Neutron Sciences
Dr. Ian Anderson, Associate Laboratory Director, Neutron Sciences	"ORNL will become the world's foremost center for neutron sciences."
Human Resources
Lori Barreras, Director, Human Resources	"Without question the talent, diversity, and synergy of the ORNL team will ensure we succeed in fulfilling our commitment of simultaneous excellence in scientific research, laboratory operations, and community service."
Partnerships
Tom Ballard, Director, Partnerships	"When Tennesseans think of technology transfer, they will think of ORNL."
Nuclear Operations
Kelly Beierschmitt, Director, Nuclear Operations	"Through rigorous dedication to operational excellence, ORNL Nuclear Operations will provide outstanding support to the neutron research community and to the nuclear industry."
Physical Sciences
Dr. Michelle Buchanan, Associate Laboratory Director, Physical Sciences	"ORNL will be unsurpassed in key areas of physical science."
Energy and Engineering Sciences
Dr. Dana C. Christensen, Associate Laboratory Director, Energy and Engineering Sciences	"Expanding DOE's energy mission into six new opportunities for energy research will make ORNL an international leader in carbon management."
Facilities and Operations
Herb Debban, Director, Facilities and Operations	"ORNL staff deserve world-class facilities and world-class customer service."
Environment, Safety, Health & Quality
Joe Herndon, Director, Environment, Safety, Health and Quality	"Our goal at ORNL is to demonstrate that world-class science and operational excellence go hand-in-hand with protecting our employees, our facilities, and the environment."
Biological and Environmental Sciences
Dr. Reinhold Mann, Associate Laboratory Director, Biological and Environmental Sciences	"ORNL will become DOE's foremost laboratory for the study of complex biological systems."
General Counsel
Nicole Porter, General Counsel	"Utilizing the excellent resources of the Legal and Patent Law Departments, we will provide proactive, strategic, legal support to ORNL."
Global Initiatives
Michael Rochford, Director, Office of Global Initiatives	"The ORNL Office of Global Initiatives provides support to ORNL employees in the form of international travel and personal safety information, information on recognizing and dealing with counterintelligence situations. We are committed to maintaining a proper balance between science and security."
Communications and External Relations
Billy Stair, Director, Communications and External Relations	"ORNL will be viewed by our neighbors as a highly valued partner in the Oak Ridge community."
U.S. ITER Project
Ned Sauthoff, Director, U.S. ITER Project	"U.S. ITER Project Office will lead U.S. participation in the ITER Project, the large international partnership to demonstrate the scientific and technological feasibility of fusion power."
Chief Financial Officer
Greg Turner, Chief Financial Officer	"We are committed to understanding the drivers impacting the cost of doing business and implementing best practices that enable cost effective and impactful scientific research and development while protecting the assets of ORNL."
Computing and Computational Sciences
Dr. Thomas Zacharia, Associate Laboratory Director, Computing and Computational Sciences	"As we build state-of-the-art computing facilities, bring new computers on line, and support exciting new science, we are creating a leading scientific enterprise that will help advance the revolution in science."