ETEC - Jeff Kendall, President, AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear
ETEC - Jeff Kendall, President, AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear
Friday, June 19, 2026 (7:30 AM - 8:30 AM) (EDT)
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Join us at ETEC, in person or virtually, on Friday, June 19, 2026, at 7:30 am - 8:30 am to hear from Jeff Kendall, President, AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear as he shares how AtkinsRéalis is supporting the next generation of nuclear energy through advanced technologies, strategic partnerships, and major projects that are helping position East Tennessee at the forefront of America's nuclear renaissance.
His bio is below.
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Jeff Kendall, President, AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear
Jeff Kendall has been with AtkinsRéalis US Nuclear (ARUSN) for over eight years, most recently serving as President and previously as Chief Operating Officer. Before that, he served as the Vice President of Legal, Procurement and Contracts for ARUSN, where he provided vital leadership and solutions for all programs and clients. Jeff’s organization was responsible on average for 300 contract actions worth $200M USD and 515 procurement actions worth $56M USD annually. Jeff has served on the boards of several major joint venture companies, contributing valuable insights and guidance to ARUSN operations and project teams and helping its joint ventures and project leadership identify and mitigate risks. Over the last three years, Jeff has helped position and guide the company in its efforts to diversify and deliver new nuclear and clean energy projects throughout the US.
Throughout his career, Jeff has been highly involved with the Department of Energy's Environmental Management mission. Jeff was recruited and appointed by the Governor of New Mexico to lead the New Mexico Office of Environmental Policy as the General Counsel and Legislative Coordinator for the New Mexico Environment Department (2013-2016). In this role, he managed New Mexico’s response to the WIPP radiological incident, took a risk-based approach to legacy cleanup at LANL, and focused on minimizing environmental impacts while ensuring compliance with regulations. He supervised a team of 11 attorneys, three legal assistants, and three analysts, overseeing more than 350 active cases related to federal and state regulations, including CERCLA, RCRA, the Clean Air Act, the Clean Water Act, and the Safe Drinking Water Act. Jeff was responsible for administering RCRA permits for DOE/NNSA facilities (such as WIPP and LANL), commercial facilities, and DoD facilities (such as Kirtland AFB and White Sands Missile Range).
Since 2019, Jeff has been a vital participant in AtkinsRealis’ formal succession planning program, actively engaging in ARUSN's operational issues, attending high-level executive meetings, and participating in leadership training for future senior leaders. His high energy, extensive experience with large environmental management programs, and strong relationships with AtkinsRealis will enable ARUSN to leverage the corporation's talent and best practices for the benefit of our clients.
Jeff lives in Knoxville, TN with his wife Ashley and their two daughters, Mabel (10) and Penny (6). Jeff graduated from the University of New Mexico in 2012 with a Juris Doctor degree. He earned his bachelor’s degree in Sociology with a minor in Business in 2008 and was a four-year letterwinner in football for the Oregon Ducks.
AtkinsRéalis sponsors this month's ETEC Friday Morning Meeting Series.
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1201 Oak Ridge Turnpike
Oak Ridge, TN 37830 United States
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Complimentary coffee, bagels, muffins and pastries served.
The Outreach Center is located on the back corner of the building on the Applebee’s side. The entrance faces the Quality Inn and Applebee's.
Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center.
The main entrance of the ETEC Office will be locked.
-If you are coming from Knoxville via S. Illinois Ave (TN-62W); take a right onto S. Rutgers Ave, and continue until you come to the intersection of Rice Rd and Rider Rd, across from ORNL Corporate Headquarters; after the Quality Inn, take a left onto Rider Rd and you will arrive at your destination on the right. Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center.
-Alternatively, if you are coming from Knoxville via S. Illinois Ave (TN-62W); you can take a sharp right and merge onto Lafayette Dr; turn left onto W. Gettysburg Ave; turn right onto Manhattan Ave; then at the intersection of Manhattan Ave and S. Rutgers Ave, continue straight across onto Rice Rd until you come to the intersection of Rice Rd and Rider Rd; take a right onto Rider Rd and you will arrive at your destination on the right. Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center.
-If you are coming from Oak Ridge via the Turnpike, you will find us between the intersection of S. Rutgers Ave and Wallace Rd, between the Applebee's and Dairy Queen, across the street from St. Mary's School. The Outreach Center is located on the back corner of the building on the Applebee’s side. The entrance faces the Quality Inn and Applebee's. Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center. The main entrance of the ETEC Office will be locked.
-If you are coming from Oak Ridge via Illinois Ave; turn onto S. Rutgers Ave, and continue until you come to the intersection of Rice Rd and Rider Rd, across from ORNL Corporate Headquarters; after the Quality Inn, turn onto Rider Rd and you will arrive at your destination on the right. The Outreach Center is located on the back corner of the building on the Applebee’s side. The entrance faces the Quality Inn and Applebee's. Look for an awning and sign that says University of Tennessee Outreach Center. The main entrance of the ETEC Office will be locked.
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